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Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders SpecialistsPage 4

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 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Regional One Health-Regional Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Ravi Sharaf

Ravi Sharaf, MD

Director of Genetics

Gastroenterology

New York, NY20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Colin Howden

Colin Howden, MD

Professor Emeritus, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Memphis, TN30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Adam Kim

Adam Kim, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Saint Paul, MN20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Priya Kathpalia

Priya Kathpalia, M.D.

Associate Professor Clinical X; Medical Director of Motility, UCSF Health

Gastroenterology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Harish Gagneja

Harish Gagneja, MD

Governor, South Texas Division, American College of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Round Rock, TX30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Leila Neshatian

Leila Neshatian, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility; GI Program Director, Neuro-Gastroenterology Fellowship; GI Director, Pelvic Health Center

Gastroenterology

Stanford, CA10+ years
Neurogastroenterology
Satish Rao

Satish Rao, MD PHD

J. Harold Harrison Distinguished University Chair in Gastroenterology; Founding Director, Digestive Health Center; Director, Neurogastroenterology/Motility; Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Kennesaw, GA30+ years
Motility & Functional GINeurogastroenterology
Ervin Eaker

Ervin Eaker, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Shawnee, KS30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Claire Beveridge

Claire Beveridge, MD

Staff Member in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Cleveland, OH10+ years
Motility & Functional GIEosinophilic GI Disorders
Kristle Lynch

Kristle Lynch, MD

Professor of Clinical Medicine (Gastroenterology); Director, Esophagology and Swallowing Center; Advanced Esophagology Fellowship Program Director; Director, GI Physiology Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Donald Donovan

Donald Donovan, M.D

Professor and Chair, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Olga Keith Wiess Chair of Otorhinolaryngology

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Surgical Oncology
John Dibaise

John Dibaise, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Scottsdale, AZ30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
James Lin

James Lin, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor (Affiliated), Emergency Medicine

Gastroenterology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Stuart Spechler

Stuart Spechler, M.D.

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology; Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases; Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Research

Gastroenterology

Dallas, TX30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Rena Yadlapati

Rena Yadlapati, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases; Director, GI Motility Lab

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Motility & Functional GIEosinophilic GI Disorders
Joshua Sloan

Joshua Sloan, D.O.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Esophageal Disorders Program; Director of Endoscopy, University of Minnesota Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Minneapolis, MN
Motility & Functional GI
Rhonda Souza

Rhonda Souza, MD

Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases, Baylor University Medical Center and Center for Esophageal Research, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Texas A&M College of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Dallas, TX30+ years
Motility & Functional GIEosinophilic GI Disorders
Marc Makhani

Marc Makhani, M.D.

IM Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Gaurav Ghosh

Gaurav Ghosh, M.D.

Assistant Attending Physician; Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New York, NY10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Maxwell Chait

Maxwell Chait, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GICeliac Disease

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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.