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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Poulsbo, WA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    49 providers found
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1950 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Bechtold is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Bechtold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bechtold is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      22180 Olympic College Way Nw, Suite 202, 
      Poulsbo, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Jungkeit is an Otolaryngologist in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Jungkeit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Jungkeit is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kitsap Gastro And Liver Clinic PLLC

      22180 Olympic College Way Nw, Suite 204, 
      Poulsbo, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abimbola Adike is a Gastroenterologist in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Adike is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      3261 Nw Mount Vintage Way, Suite 221, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yuen Yee is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Yee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      3261 Nw Mount Vintage Way, Suite 221, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Narendra Siddaiah is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Siddaiah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Franciscan Medical Group

      19245 7th Ave Ne, 
      Poulsbo, WA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Italian, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Mendelsohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Mendelsohn has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Mendelsohn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology
      22180 Olympic College Way Nw, Suite 202, 
      Poulsbo, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Kong is an Otolaryngologist in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Kong is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Franciscan Medical Group

      22180 Olympic College Way Nw, Suite 102, 
      Poulsbo, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Connie Tomada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Tomada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Heart Failure. Dr. Tomada is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Sound Family Medicine And Urgent Care PLLC

      22180 Olympic College Way Nw, Suite 201, 
      Poulsbo, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Acute Mountain Sickness, Arthritis, and Hypertension. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

      Franciscan Medical Group

      450 S Kitsap Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Port Orchard, WA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans, Amharic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Quarles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Orchard, Washington. Dr. Quarles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Folliculitis. Dr. Quarles is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1800 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vincent Honan is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Honan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Honan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      3261 Nw Mount Vintage Way, Suite 221, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bryan Doherty is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Doherty is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      3261 Nw Mount Vintage Way, Suite 221, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rishabh Gulati is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Lithotripsy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      3261 Nw Mount Vintage Way, Suite 221, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yana Parker is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Portal Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Virginia Mason Medical Center

      380 Winslow Way E, 
      Bainbridge Island, WA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans, Filipino, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shayan Irani is a Gastroenterologist in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Dr. Irani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      2200 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Preston Rice is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      2200 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Spencer Root is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Root is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Root is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      2200 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Sudduth is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Sudduth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis.

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

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1800 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bahasa, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Steele is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Steele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Brugada Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Steele is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1800 Nw Myhre Rd, 
      Silverdale, WA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish, Ukrainian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Gretch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Gretch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Heart Attack. Dr. Gretch 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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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 Poulsbo, WA?

      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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