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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Salem, VA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    70 providers found
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Lewis Gale Physicians LLC

      1900 Electric Rd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonh Pineda is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology

      Lewis Gale Physicians LLC

      1914 Braeburn Dr, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Gross is an Otolaryngologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Gross has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Lewis Gale Physicians LLC

      1802 Braeburn Dr, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Vanderlinden is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Vanderlinden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Lewis Gale Physicians LLC

      1802 Braeburn Dr, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chuan Miao is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Miao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Berdon Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Carilion Healthcare Corporation

      6415 Peters Creek Rd, 
      Roanoke, VA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Lawson is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Lawson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Of

      202 Duke Of Gloucester Sw St, 
      Roanoke, VA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roy Meyers is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Meyers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Carilion Healthcare Corporation

      1955 W Main St, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Souha Khawam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Khawam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Khawam is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1970 Roanoke Blvd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Kirtley is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Kirtley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Universal Health Corporation

      1945 Roanoke Blvd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Welly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Welly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      Universal Health Corporation

      1945 Roanoke Blvd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Draper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Draper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Geriatrics | Emergency Medicine

      Universal Health Corporation

      1945 Roanoke Blvd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Mckernan is a Geriatrics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Mckernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Mckernan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Universal Health Corporation

      1945 Roanoke Blvd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tracy Goen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Goen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Goen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Valley Internal Medicine Associates PC

      1900 Electric Rd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Haider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Haider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Apoplexy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Pericarditis. Dr. Haider is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC

      1900 Electric Rd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Neel Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC

      1900 Electric Rd, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Boring is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Boring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Ascites, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Boring is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1802 Braeburn Dr, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Nelson is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, and Liver Failure.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      1802 Braeburn Dr, 
      Salem, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marie Sharkey is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Sharkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharkey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Family Medicine
      4311 Appleton Ave Nw, 
      Roanoke, VA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Nevin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Nevin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Muscle Atrophy, and Painful Swallowing.

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

      Lewis Gale Physicians LLC

      1802 Electric Rd, 
      Roanoke, VA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

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

      Valley Internal Medicine Associates PC

      3737 W Main St, Suite 102, 
      Salem, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Raza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Raza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Stroke, Dysgraphia, Thrombectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Raza 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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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