The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Issaquah, WA
Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists
Swedish Gastroenterology - Issaquah
Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price 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 Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Issaquah
I try to personalize my approach to each patient, while incorporating evidence-based medicine. Dr. Brooling's medical interests include: luminal gastroenterology disease, hepatology and functional gastroenterology disease. Dr. Brooling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Brooling is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brooling is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Gastroenterology - Issaquah
Dr. Fan is committed to providing the highest quality of care and is a proud recipient of the Physician Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence Award. Her passion for gastroenterology has earned her consistent recognition for exceptional contributions to patient care, medical education, and influential research. Dr. Fan is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterology Association. In addition to her dedication to patient well-being, Dr. Fan has been honored for her Exemplary Teaching of medical students at Brown University, shaping the next generation of physicians with her expertise and commitment to excellence. Dr. Fan is rated as an Advanced 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 Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Gastroenterology - Issaquah
Dr. Amarnath V Ramakrishnan most recently received the 2024 Gastroenterology Seattle Top Doc designation and has received this award for multiple consecutive years. Dr Ramakrishnan firmly believes that a clinician should not only possesses strong medical knowledge and skills but also actively demonstrate compassion and empathy when treating patients and prioritize their well-being with a thorough understanding of individual needs and concerns. Having more than 24 years of diverse experience in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Amarnath V Ramakrishnan affiliates with all Swedish Medical Center campuses. He was the recipient of the 2024 APC (advanced practice clinician) Physician Champion Award which serves as a testament to his outstanding leadership, collaboration, and advocacy in supporting the vital role and contributions of Advanced Practice Clinicians in healthcare delivery. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ramakrishnan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Eric Eisen is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Eisen is rated as an Experienced 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Eisen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.
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George Winters is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - First Hill
Dr. Gabriela Sanchez is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 15 years. She graduated from Baylor University in 2003 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Head And Neck Surgery
Dr. Golden most recently received the 2024 Head and Neck Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Golden is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Head and Neck Surgeon. He practices the full spectrum of Head and Neck Oncology, including Endocrine Surgery, Microvascular Reconstruction, and Robotic Surgery among others. After serving on active duty in the United States Army, he joined the Swedish Head and Neck Surgery practice in 2017. Dr. Golden focuses on treating the patient, not the disease. This means listening to the patient's concerns, discussing diagnoses and treatment options in understandable terms, and making decisions with the patient, not for the patient. Dr. Golden is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art, cutting edge cancer care. In his free time, Dr. Golden enjoys running, surfing, hiking, and cooking. Dr. Golden 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 Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Golden is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Golden is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Gastroenterology - Ballard
Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Padhya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Padhya is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Gastroenterology-Issaquah
Michael Chiorean is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Chiorean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists-Issaquah
K Peterson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Peterson 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 Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Osteitis Fibrosa.
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Sang Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced 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 Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Proliance Surgeons
Craig Villari is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Villari 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 Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Villari is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.
Proliance Surgeons
Anh Truong is a provider with privileges at a Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
My practice encompasses medical and surgical treatments of diseases related to the head and neck in children. As a pediatric otolaryngologist I am fortunate to be on the front lines providing solutions for common problems in children such as chronic ear infections, obstructive sleep apnea and chronic sinus and nasal drainage. I work closely with other pediatric providers to deal with complex issues, many of which manifest at birth. My primary interests include endoscopic management of the pediatric airway, hearing options for children with congenital or acquired hearing loss e.g. cochlear implants, treatment of chronic ear disease and surgical management of cleft lip and palate. My job is to help families navigate choices and find optimal solutions for their children's health and well-being. My joy is to see the children doing well. Dr. Kopelovich is rated as an Advanced 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 Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Kopelovich is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kopelovich is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zhang is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Irani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as an Advanced 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 Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bayles is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bayles is currently accepting new patients.
Southlake Clinic Inc PS
William Pearce is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Advanced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Southlake Clinic Inc PS
Christopher Di Re is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Di Re 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 Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026













