The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Mechanicsville, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Mechanicsville, VA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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118 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Mcv Associated Physicians

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Reiter is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Reiter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Dry Mouth, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Reiter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    8409 North Run Medical Drive, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Cross is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Cross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Processing Disorder, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Septoplasty. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Westminster-Canterbury Of Richmond

    1600 Westbrook Ave, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, H1N1 Influenza, Dementia, and Flu.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    8266 Atlee Rd Ste 133, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ofer Feder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Feder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    7485 Right Flank Rd Suite 210, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Brager is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Brager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Otitis. Dr. Brager is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    7485 Right Flank Rd Suite 210, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Vanhimbergen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Vanhimbergen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Myringotomy. Dr. Vanhimbergen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Ellett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Ellett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists LLC

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Duckworth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Duckworth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Souheil Abou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Abou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Associates Of Richmond, Inc. (PAR)

    Richmond, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilpa Johri is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Johri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital Of Richmond LLC

    5801 Bremo Rd, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamza Khalid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Khalid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Memorial Medical Center

    8200 Meadowbridge Rd, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Cardiac Ablation, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

    8260 Atlee Rd, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Ferguson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Dry Mouth, Tinnitus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Hospital Medicine

    Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.

    8260 Atlee Rd, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mushtaq Anis is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Anis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Anis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    8266 Atlee Rd, Ste 133, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Kahn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Bon Secours Primary Care Associates Mechanicsville

    7041 Lee Park Rd, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Payne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Lee Davis Medical Associates, P.C.

    7041 Lee Park Rd, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Centerwell Brook Road

    8191 Brook Rd Ste M, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Cash is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Cash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Lakeside Primary Care

    4807 Hermitage Rd Ste 102, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Pericarditis, Vertigo, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Harold T Green JR MD PC

    2421 Chamberlayne Ave, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawncherrie Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, 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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