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

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 145 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Richmond, VA. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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145 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Mcv Associated Physicians

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (1.6 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.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 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 
     (4.3 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.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 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 
     (4.3 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.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Specialty Care LLC

    1510 N 28th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Duane Taylor is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Taylor is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics

    Center For Advanced Health Management

    2116 W Laburnum Ave, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saima Habib is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    VCU Medical Center Gateway Building (Dexa Mri)

    1200 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Smallfield is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Smallfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Moore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    VCU Health Massey Pharmacy

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Stringer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Stringer 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Adenoidectomy.

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

    Westminster-Canterbury Of Richmond

    1600 Westbrook Ave, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.2 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.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

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

    Benjamin Bradenham is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bradenham is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6602 W Broad St # B, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Thanjan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Thanjan is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

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

    Rufus Davis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Veg Anesthesia LLC

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 100, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Gaspar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gaspar is rated as an Advanced 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Michael Manetas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Manetas is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital Of Richmond LLC

    5801 Bremo Rd, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.2 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.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    169 Wadsworth Dr, 
    North Chesterfield, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohit Jindal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Dr. Jindal 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Richmond Gastroenterology Associates

    223 Wadsworth Dr, 
    North Chesterfield, VA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lyons is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Dr. Lyons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Richmond Gastroenterology Associates

    223 Wadsworth Dr, 
    North Chesterfield, VA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Flynn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Dr. Flynn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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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