The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Richland, WA

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Richland, WA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1270 Lee Boulevard, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Geldmacher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Geldmacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Geldmacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1270 Lee Boulevard, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Maher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Maher 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 Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Esophagitis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Maher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    780 Swift Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Wigley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Wigley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Mastoiditis, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Wigley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    780 Swift Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kellen Stromberg is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Stromberg is rated as an Experienced 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Stromberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    780 Swift Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Demars is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Demars 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Demars is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    780 Swift Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Petty is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Petty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mikulicz Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Petty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    945 Goethals Drive, Suite 300, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Raekes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Raekes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Proctitis, Tension Headache, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    560 Gage Boulevard, Suite 102, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Delia Takagi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Richland, Washington. Dr. Takagi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    560 Gage Boulevard, Suite 102, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lissette Ramierez is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Ramierez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    1270 Lee Boulevard, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Hames is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Hames is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hames is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Geriatrics
    560 Gage Boulevard, Suite 102, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyawt Ayee is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Richland, Washington. Dr. Ayee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sinusitis, Heart Failure, and Osteomalacia.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    560 Gage Boulevard, Suite 102, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Larrea is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Richland, Washington. Dr. Larrea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Chronic Cough, and Premature Ovarian Failure. Dr. Larrea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Proliance Surgeons

    7105 W. Hood Place Suite A103, 
    Kennewick, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Fong is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kennewick, Washington. Dr. Fong is rated as an Experienced 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Fong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Fong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    945 Goethals Drive, Suite 300, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Lawrence is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Bestmed Urgent Care

    310 Torbett St, 
    Richland, WA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Coker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Coker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hoyeol Yang MD PS

    98 Columbia Point Dr, 
    Richland, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hoyeol Yang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Yang 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Kadlec Clinic-Ear, Nose And Throat (Ent)

    780 Swift Blvd Fl 3, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Schwartz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Schwartz 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 Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    560 Gage Boulevard, Suites 101 & 206, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    1270 Lee Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Jones 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 Idiopathic Edema, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    1135 Jadwin Avenue, 
    Richland, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiranmayi Korimerla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Korimerla 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Richland, 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 Richland, 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 Richland, 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 Richland, 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 Richland, 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 Richland, 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 Richland, 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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