The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Charleston, WV

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Charleston, WV. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    117 7th Ave, 
    South Charleston, WV 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Haffar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in South Charleston, West Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Haffar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Dba Healthscope-Donnally

    500 Donnally St Ste 203, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lester Labus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Labus is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Cyrus J. Mali M.D. Inc.

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 500, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Stapleton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Hamza W Shah DO

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 509, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe White is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Morning Sickness, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Adult & Pediatric ENT Clinic

    1311 Virginia St E Ste 100, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Goins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Goins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Thyroid Nodule.

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

    Drs. Henry, Kinder & Associates, PLLC

    600 Morris St Ste 102, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Kinder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Kinder 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 Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Susan L Cavender M.D. PLLC

    1115 Lee St E, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Cavender is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Cavender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Potassium Level.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    WV Ear Nose & Throat, PLLC

    500 Donnally St Ste 200, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lough is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Lough is rated as an Experienced 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 Otitis, Ruptured Eardrum, Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Ear Nose & Throat Assc Of Charl Inc

    500 Donnally St Ste 200, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Nichols is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Nichols 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Associated Cardiology PLLC

    2930 Chesterfield Ave, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberta Hunter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Hunter 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 Esophagitis, Annular Pancreas, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Associated Cardiology PLLC

    2930 Chesterfield Ave, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harleen Chela is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Associated Cardiology PLLC

    2930 Chesterfield Ave, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Bashir is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    3100 Maccorkle Ave Se, Suite 509, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Matulis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Matulis 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 Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

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

    Wvupc-CAMC Memorial Hospital

    3200 Maccorkle Ave SE, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Jarrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Jarrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Anemia.

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

    Womencare Familycare

    4408 Maccorkle Ave SE, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Phillips is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Doc Bailey Project Associates LLC

    4701 Maccorkle Ave SE, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Duncan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Duncan 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 Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Esophagitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Kanawha Medical Center Inc.

    4924 Maccorkle Ave SE, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thopsie Jagannath is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Jagannath 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

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

    CAMC Pediatric & Adult ENT

    830 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 204, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Stull is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Stull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Throat Cancer.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    CAMC Pediatric Neurology

    830 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 405, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Bush is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Bush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    CAMC Pediatric & Adult ENT

    830 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 204, 
    Charleston, WV 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcus Shaffer is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and TMJ Disorders.

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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 Charleston, WV?

    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 Charleston, WV?

    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 Charleston, WV?

    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 Charleston, WV?

    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 Charleston, WV?

    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 Charleston, WV?

    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 Charleston, WV?

    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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