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Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders Specialists

248 verified specialists treating dysphagia & swallowing disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Peter Kahrilas

Peter Kahrilas, MD

Gilbert H. Marquardt Professor of Medicine; Professor Emeritus, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Gary Falk

Gary Falk, MD

Professor of Medicine; Director, Esophagology and Swallowing Center

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Motility & Functional GIAdvanced EndoscopyEosinophilic GI Disorders
John Pandolfino

John Pandolfino, MD

Hans Popper Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Michael Vaezi

Michael Vaezi, MD, PHD

Professor of Medicine; Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology; Director, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Chandra Gyawali

Chandra Gyawali, MD

Professor of Medicine; Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program

Gastroenterology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Michael Camilleri

Michael Camilleri, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Atherton and Winifred W. Bean Professor; Medical Director, Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (CENTER) Program

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
David Katzka

David Katzka, MD

Professor of Medicine; Leader, Esophagology and Swallowing Center

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Lucinda Harris

Lucinda Harris, M.D.

Professor, Medicine - Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Darren Brenner

Darren Brenner, MD

Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Surgery; Director, Northwestern Neurogastromotility and Functional GI Programs; Co-Director, Integrated Bowel Dysfunction Program

Gastroenterology

Glenview, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Anthony Lembo

Anthony Lembo, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, GI Motility and Functional Bowel Disorders Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Lin Chang

Lin Chang, MD

Vice-Chief, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases; Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine; Director, Walter and Shirley Wang Center for Integrative Digestive Health; Program Director, UCLA GI Fellowship Training Program

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Kyle Staller

Kyle Staller, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital

Gastroenterology

Danvers, MA15+ years
Motility & Functional GINeurogastroenterology
Philip Katz

Philip Katz, MD

Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College; Director of Motility Laboratories, Division of Gastroenterology at the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Gulchin Ergun

Gulchin Ergun, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College; Director, Reflux Center; Director, Digestive Disease Department Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Robert Bulat

Robert Bulat, MD

Clinical Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Neurogastroenterology; Professor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Joseph Murray

Joseph Murray, M.D.

Professor, Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Celiac Disease
Walter Chan

Walter Chan, M.D.

Director, Esophageal Motility Center (Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital)

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Linda Anh Nguyen

Linda Anh Nguyen, M.D.

Chief of Gastroenterology, Hoag Digestive Health Institute; Clinical Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Newark, CA20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Leonard Weinstock

Leonard Weinstock, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Washington University

Gastroenterology

Creve Coeur, MO30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Morris Traube

Morris Traube, M.D.

professor

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Eosinophilic GI DisordersMotility & Functional GI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of dysphagia & swallowing disorders specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a dysphagia & swallowing disorders specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for dysphagia & swallowing disorders depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these dysphagia & swallowing disorders specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders?
Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches dysphagia & swallowing disorders care.