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Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders SpecialistsPage 8

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 Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, and Silver Cross Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

William Kosmala

William Kosmala, MD

Gastroenterology

Arlington Heights, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Houman Rezaizadeh

Houman Rezaizadeh, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Esophageal Disease Program

Gastroenterology

Farmington, CT15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Supriya Rao

Supriya Rao, M.D.

Director of Medical Weight Loss, Lowell General Hospital; Managing Partner, Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants

Gastroenterology

Andover, MA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Zafar Zamir

Zafar Zamir, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Rutgers RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick

Gastroenterology

Hamilton, NJ30+ years
Motility & Functional GIInflammatory Bowel Disease
Toyia James-Stevenson

Toyia James-Stevenson, MD

Chief Physician Executive, Indy Metro Region, Indiana University Health; Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Indianapolis, IN15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Kuldip Sandhu

Kuldip Sandhu, MD

Gastroenterology

Carmichael, CA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyMotility & Functional GIPancreaticobiliary
Zaifi Shanavas

Zaifi Shanavas, M.D.

Chair, Division of Gastroenterology, Montgomery General Hospital

Gastroenterology

Washington, DC15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Phani Ashok Attaluri

Phani Ashok Attaluri, M.D.

Board-certified gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology

Olathe, KS20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Bryan Green

Bryan Green, MD

Gastroenterology

Greenwood, SC20+ 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
Dhyanesh Patel

Dhyanesh Patel, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Michael Disiena

Michael Disiena, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Torrington, CT10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Aaron Tokayer

Aaron Tokayer, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Brooklyn, NY30+ years
Motility & Functional GIColorectal Cancer Screening
Matthew Thoma

Matthew Thoma, MD

Gastroenterology

West Columbia, SC20+ years
Advanced EndoscopyMotility & Functional GIColorectal Cancer Screening
Tonantzin Matheus

Tonantzin Matheus, MD

Gastroenterology

Bradenton, FL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Noah Parker

Noah Parker, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Orthopaedics

Indianapolis, IN15+ years
Shreya Chablaney

Shreya Chablaney, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New York, NY9 years
Motility & Functional GI
Nadeem Hussain

Nadeem Hussain, MD

Gastroenterology

Middletown, CT30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Allen Lee

Allen Lee, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Steven Josephson

Steven Josephson, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Motility & 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.