The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in La Crosse, WI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near La Crosse, WI. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siegfried Yu is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabu Bhardwaj is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Bhardwaj is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Groskreutz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Groskreutz is rated as an Advanced 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daisy Batista is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Batista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Chial is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Chial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Van Norstrand is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Van Norstrand 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harika Balagoni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Balagoni 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 Diarrhea, Gardner Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Valencia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Valencia 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 Ruptured Eardrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Loepfe is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Loepfe 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Cramer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Cramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Andera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Andera 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 Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Mouth Sores.

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Heart Failure.

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

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Perkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Nephropathy, Low Sodium Level, Apoplexy, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milan Folkers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Folkers 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Acute Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schlack is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Schlack 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Henry is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Henry 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdul Rehman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Rehman 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Aberger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Aberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Horth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Horth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Barrett Esophagus, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Udell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Udell 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 Huntington Disease, Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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 La Crosse, WI?

    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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