The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1143 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Virginia, US. Of these, 860 are Experienced, 231 are Advanced and 52 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Abingdon Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates, PC

    176 Valley St NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Experienced 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 Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Empyema. Dr. Hubbard is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Consultants, P.C.

    418 E Main St, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Peltzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Peltzer is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Abingdon Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates, PC

    176 Valley St NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Neal is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Abingdon Internal Medicine

    322 East Valley Street, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Jonkers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Jonkers is board certified in  .

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Mcv Associated Physicians

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    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.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 213, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Swank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Swank is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine

    603 Campus Drive, Suite 100, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Sutherland is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3028 Javier Rd, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Abedi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Abedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    14010 Smoketown Rd, 117, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Josovitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Josovitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Gastroenterology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 406, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael McCabe is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology. He joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2013. Before joining Inova, Dr. McCabe was a Partner at Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology, the largest gastroenterology practice in Denver, CO, where he led their advanced endoscopy program. During his tenure, he served as Medical Director, developing and implementing a system-wide advanced endoscopy program that expanded access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across the region. He is excited to begin the next chapter of his career at Inova and return to the East Coast to be closer to his growing family. Dr. McCabe completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he later joined the clinical faculty and their highly prestigious Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, gaining proficiency in the latest state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques. Dr. McCabe provides individualized, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on clear and effective communication. He empowers patients by ensuring they fully understand their condition and treatment options. His clinical expertise includes general gastroenterology, mainly focused on diagnosing, staging and endoscopic management of gastrointestinal malignancies. His special interest includes pancreaticobiliary diseases. Dr. McCabe is highly trained in advanced endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), cholangioscopy, enteral stenting, radiofrequency ablation and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). His specialized skills allow for minimally invasive approaches to diagnosing and treating complex GI conditions, particularly those related to GI malignancies. In his free time, Dr. McCabe enjoys spending time with family, skiing, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Family Physicians Of Marion

    1020 Terrace Dr, 
    Marion, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Van Clampitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Van Clampitt is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Smyth County Family Physicians

    1616 N Main St, Ste C, 
    Marion, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Jennings is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Family Care Of Chilhowie

    403 Chilhowie St, 
    Chilhowie, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Murphy is board certified in  .

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

    Litton Family Medicine

    Pennington Gap, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Litton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Acute Cystitis, Sinusitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Litton is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Danville Gastroenterology Center PC

    501 Rison St Ste 130, 
    Danville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhushan Pandya is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danville, Virginia. Dr. Pandya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Danville Gastroenterology Center PC

    501 Rison St Ste 130, 
    Danville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mukesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danville, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Winchester Gastroenterology Associates

    190 Campus Blvd Ste 300, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sears is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Sears is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Gastroenterology LTD

    1717 Will O Wisp Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Janson is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Janson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Swallowing Difficulty doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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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