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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Gloucester, VA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    21 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Riverside Physician Services Inc

      7547 Medical Dr, Suite 2300, 
      Gloucester, VA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Long is a Gastroenterologist in Gloucester, Virginia. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Direct Access Internal Medicine Ltd

      6609 Main St, 
      Gloucester, VA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Haggerty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Virginia. Dr. Haggerty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Idiopathic Edema, Vertigo, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Riverside Physician Services Inc

      7547 Medical Dr, Suite 2200, 
      Gloucester, VA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Zullo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Virginia. Dr. Zullo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Sitosterolemia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Zullo is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Riverside Physician Services Inc

      7547 Medical Dr, Suite 2200, 
      Gloucester, VA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Francisco Valls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Virginia. Dr. Valls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Valls is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Riverside Physician Services Inc

      7547 Medical Dr, Suite 2200, 
      Gloucester, VA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Alpert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Virginia. Dr. Alpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Alpert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      7519 Hospital Dr, 
      Gloucester, VA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Long is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Virginia. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Sentara Medical Group

      4374 New Town Ave, Suite 200, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Janice Langer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Langer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Langer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      400 Sentara Cir, Suite 103, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Odabasi is a Gastroenterologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Odabasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      400 Sentara Cir, Suite 103, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravi Chhatrala is a Gastroenterologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Chhatrala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      400 Sentara Cir, Suite 103, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jin Zhang is a Gastroenterologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Riverside Physician Services Inc

      457 Mclaws Cir, Suite 1, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shahwali Arezo is a Gastroenterologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Arezo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Arezo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      457 Mclaws Circle, Suite 1, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Converse is a Gastroenterologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Converse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Converse is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Hampton Roads Otolaryngology Associates PLLC

      5408 Discovery Park Blvd, Suite 300, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Howard is an Otolaryngologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Thyroid Nodule, and Allergic Rhinitis.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Sentara Medical Group

      400 Sentara Cir, 450 Medical Center Family, 
      Wiliamsburg, VA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Fitzpatrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wiliamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group PC

      400 Sentara Cir, Suite 400, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pranav Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group PC

      307 Cook Rd, 
      Yorktown, VA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ann Defiglio-Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Yorktown, Virginia. Dr. Defiglio-Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Sentara Medical Group

      4374 New Town Ave, Suite 102, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Majdic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Majdic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Sinusitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Majdic is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Sentara Medical Group

      4374 New Town Ave, Suite 102, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Walter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      4374 New Town Ave, Suite 200, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Massengill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Massengill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine

      Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group PC

      4125 Ironbound Rd, Suite 200, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Glenn Rauchwarg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Rauchwarg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Rauchwarg is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Swallowing Difficulty?

      Difficulty with swallowing is the feeling that food or liquid is stuck in the throat or at any point before the food enters the stomach. This problem is also called dysphagia.

      When should I see a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Gloucester, VA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Gloucester, VA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty doctors near Gloucester, VA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Swallowing Difficulty doctors near Gloucester, VA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Gloucester, VA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Swallowing Difficulty doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Gloucester, VA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Swallowing Difficulty doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Swallowing Difficulty doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Swallowing Difficulty doctors near Gloucester, VA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Swallowing Difficulty doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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