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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near lynden, WA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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27 providers found
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    1601 Grover St, Suite D1, 
    Lynden, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynden, Washington. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Internal Medicine At Peacehealth Cordata Main Clinic-Suite 2b

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 2B, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Korean, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Sandeno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Sandeno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sandeno is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Witte is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Witte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Witte is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Estonian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Munson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Munson 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Munson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, French, German, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Siemanowski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Siemanowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Siemanowski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Mccullough is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Mccullough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mccullough is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, German, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Gullickson-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Gullickson-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gullickson-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jash Bansal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bansal 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Norwegian, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Ross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madrona Medical Group PS

    4545 Cordata Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyson Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Hypertension. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Farsi, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rinad Tabbalat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Tabbalat 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tabbalat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's Therapy At PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 1B, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Korean, Slavic, Slovak, Slovic, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Muckova is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Muckova 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 Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Muckova is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Peacehealth-Bellingham Clinic Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 1B, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    June Parker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NW Gastroenterology

    3111 Woburn St # 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dylan Stanfield is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Stanfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Stanfield is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's Therapy At PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 1B, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Stiner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Stiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Stiner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Medicine At PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 2C, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Beieler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Beieler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, TMJ Disorders, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Beieler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St, Suite 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Freeman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simarjit Shergill is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Shergill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shergill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Irish, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Barrett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Barrett 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Barrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nai-yen Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yang 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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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 lynden, 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 lynden, 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 lynden, 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 lynden, 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 lynden, 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 lynden, 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 lynden, 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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