Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders SpecialistsPage 9

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 UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Hartford Hospital, and Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jeffry Nestler, MD

Co-Physician in Chief, Digestive Health Institute, Hartford HealthCare; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Connecticut

Gastroenterology

Hartford, CT30+ years

PancreaticobiliaryMotility & Functional GIColorectal Cancer Screening

Mike Bismar, MD

Medical Director, Gastroenterology Department

Gastroenterology

Burleson, TX20+ years8+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Neelima Reddy, MD

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist; Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Lafayette, LA20+ years

Advanced EndoscopyInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI

Afrin Kamal, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Redwood City, CA15+ years

Motility & Functional GI

Matthew Atkinson, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Cincinnati, OH20+ years74+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Wojciech Blonski, MD, PHD

Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine; Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship

Gastroenterology

Tampa, FL10+ years202+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Gail Herzig, MD

Gastroenterology

Acton, MA15+ years

Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI

Louis Leite, D.O.

Gastroenterology

Camp Hill, PA15+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Marc Wishingrad, MD

Gastroenterology

Santa Monica, CA15+ years

Motility & Functional GIInflammatory Bowel Disease

Oluwagbenga Serrano, MD

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Indiana University School of Medicine)

Gastroenterology

Vincennes, IN30+ years56+ pubs

Eosinophilic GI DisordersInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI

David Kunkel, M.D.

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years

Motility & Functional GI

Ijlal Akbar Ali, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Oklahoma City, OK10+ years117+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Jonathan Rosenberg, M.D.

Regional Medical Research Director, GI Alliance of Illinois

Gastroenterology

Gurnee, IL20+ years51+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Akash Gadani, MD

Gastroenterology

Pittsburgh, PA10+ years

Motility & Functional GI

Patricia Garcia, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Ambulatory Care, Stanford Health Care; Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Stanford Digestive Health Center

Gastroenterology

Palo Alto, CA15+ years

Motility & Functional GI

Eamonn Quigley, M.D.

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Houston Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell College of Medicine; David M Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders; Medical Director, Lynda K and David M Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders; Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX10+ years

Motility & Functional GI

Giancarlo Mercogliano, M.D.

Chief of Gastroenterology, Main Line Health System; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Jefferson University Medical School

Gastroenterology

Wynnewood, PA47+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Drew Schembre, MD

Medical Director, Digestive Health Services; Director, John Muir Gastroenterology, Therapeutic Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Walnut Creek, CA30+ years

Advanced EndoscopyMotility & Functional GIPancreaticobiliary

Davendra Ramkumar, M.D.

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

Gastroenterology

Champaign, IL30+ years38+ pubs

Motility & Functional GI

Denis McCarthy, M.D.

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Albuquerque, NM

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.

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