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Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders Specialists in Illinois

20 verified specialists treating dysphagia & swallowing disorders are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Chicago, Glenview, and Arlington Heights. Common hospital affiliations include Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine.

Peter Kahrilas

Peter Kahrilas, MD

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

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
John Pandolfino

John Pandolfino, MD

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

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ 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
Dustin Carlson

Dustin Carlson, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Nirmala Gonsalves

Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Co-Director, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Program

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Eosinophilic GI DisordersMotility & Functional GI
Alan Shapiro

Alan Shapiro, MD

Gastroenterology

Arlington Heights, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Thomas Lee

Thomas Lee, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Joy Liu

Joy Liu, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Ajay Bajaj

Ajay Bajaj, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor

Gastroenterology

Oak Lawn, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Amar Bansal

Amar Bansal, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Aurora, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Salih Samo

Salih Samo, M.D.

Associate Professor, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Motility

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL
Motility & Functional GI
Alexandra Baumann

Alexandra Baumann, DO

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
William Kosmala

William Kosmala, MD

Gastroenterology

Arlington Heights, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Lawrence Gluskin

Lawrence Gluskin, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine-Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Celiac DiseaseInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI
Jonathan Rosenberg

Jonathan Rosenberg, M.D.

Regional Medical Research Director, GI Alliance of Illinois

Gastroenterology

Gurnee, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Davendra Ramkumar

Davendra Ramkumar, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Surgery and Digestive Health (Carle Illinois College of Medicine)

Gastroenterology

Champaign, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Zahoor Makhdoom

Zahoor Makhdoom, MD

Gastroenterology

Carbondale, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Aaron Shiels

Aaron Shiels, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Rockford, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Talha Qureshi

Talha Qureshi, MD

Gastroenterology

Rockford, IL10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Clinton Snedegar

Clinton Snedegar, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Rockford, IL
Motility & Functional GI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of dysphagia & swallowing disorders specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a dysphagia & swallowing disorders specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to dysphagia & swallowing disorders. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these dysphagia & swallowing disorders specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?
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.
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.