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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 201 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near sterling, VA. Of these, 160 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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201 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Trevino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Trevino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Trevino is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    46169 Westlake Dr, 200, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisha Chand is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Chand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Indigestion, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    46169 Westlake Dr, 200, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Lasner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Lasner is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Indigestion, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lasner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Health

    3914 Centreville Rd, 350, 
    Chantilly, VA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmood Abedi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chantilly, 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), Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Abedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    21495 Ridgetop Cir, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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 Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, High Cholesterol, and Xanthoma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Herndon Family Medicine

    381 Elden St, 1000, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Concussion. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    44320 Premier Plz, 110, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Lee 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 Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1850 Town Center Pkwy, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patty Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Virginia Internal Medicine Inc

    41816 Fenway Cir, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Amr Behiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Behiri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Behiri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates

    24430 Stone Springs Blvd, 100, 
    Dulles, VA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dulles, Virginia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 150 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of Northern Virginia

    3650 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 107, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Huh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Huh 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Indigestion, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Huh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Specialists Of Virginia

    3023 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hayes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Delayed Growth, Encopresis, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Hayes is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009 and Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loudoun Medical Group PC

    46440 Benedict Dr Ste 107, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Cellulitis, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gauthami Gondy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Gondy 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Gondy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required
    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaveta Kotwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Kotwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Metatarsalgia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Kotwal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Erickson Health Medical Group Of Virginia PC

    21170 Ashby Ponds Blvd, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mancini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Mancini 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, Cerebellar Degeneration, Orthostatic Hypotension, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    21135 Whitfield Pl, Unit 102, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Crenshaw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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

    Virginia Premium Medical Care

    44790 Maynard Sq Ste 320, 
    Ashburn, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vandana Palagiri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Palagiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Muscle Atrophy, Decorticate Posture, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Palagiri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    20535 Earhart Pl, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Said Sana is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Sana 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1860 Town Center Dr, 335, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Lee 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 sterling, 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 sterling, 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 sterling, 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 sterling, 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 sterling, 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 sterling, 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 sterling, 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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