Dysphagia (Swallowing)
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing — common after stroke, in head and neck cancer, and in older adults. SLPs assess via clinical exam and instrumental studies (FEES, MBSS) and treat with exercises and diet modifications. Many hold the BCS-S Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing certification.
Speech-language pathologists in the FastSpeech directory.
Explicitly listed for Dysphagia (Swallowing).
Most generalist SLPs treat this — listing grows as providers claim and detail their profiles.Featured Dysphagia (Swallowing) specialists
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Tagged specialists are providers explicitly listed for Dysphagia (Swallowing). All SLPs includes generalists — most treat common conditions like articulation, language, and stuttering even without an explicit tag.
When to seek help
If you or a family member is struggling with dysphagia (swallowing), a speech-language pathologist can evaluate and recommend a treatment plan. A typical first appointment lasts 60–90 minutes; ongoing therapy is usually weekly or twice-weekly.
Most US health insurance — including Medicare and Medicaid — covers medically-necessary speech therapy. Use our map search to filter by your insurance and find providers near you.