A 39-year-old member asked:
what type of doctor would i go to for swallowing problems diagnosis?
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Dr. Rohit Keswani answered
25 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ent: An ENT or gastroenterologist can work this up, as can a physiatrist (although usually in a rehab setting) but the best thing is to first speak with your primary care physician.
Answered on May 10, 2015
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