The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in gardendale, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near gardendale, AL. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miles Gresham is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Gresham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gresham is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Birmingham P.C.

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 225, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Lopez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Birmingham P.C.

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 225, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohit Malik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Malik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Gardendale Physician Associates P.C.

    2217 Decatur Hwy Ste 101, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nolan Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Gardendale Physician Associates P.C.

    2217 Decatur Hwy Ste 101, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nichols is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    313 Fieldstown Rd Ste 103, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gilbert Douglas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Douglas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    North Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr LLC

    200 N Pine Hill Rd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oludayo Dawodu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dawodu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Dawodu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, Ste 100, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Pashto, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Mamoon Rashid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rashid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Indigestion, Osteotomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rashid is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Rashid is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Callaway is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Callaway is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Callaway is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Brunson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brunson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brunson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Marks is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Marks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Pinson Medical Offices P.A.

    4338 Main St, 
    Pinson, AL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bryant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pinson, Alabama. Dr. Bryant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bryant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    PMC Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1532 Carraway Blvd Ste 220, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Lyerly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lyerly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr LLC

    1000 Dugan Ave, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Aldaher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Aldaher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Aldaher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Wimberly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wimberly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wimberly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Cartee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cartee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cartee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Birmingham P.C.

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 225, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohit Mehra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Diarrhea, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Thomas MD LLC

    1430 Gadsden Hwy Ste 112, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adeeb Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Painful Swallowing?

    Painful swallowing is any pain or discomfort while swallowing. You may feel it high in the neck or lower down behind the breastbone. Most often, the pain feels like a strong sensation of squeezing or burning. Painful swallowing may be a symptom of a serious disorder.