The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Antioch, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Antioch, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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81 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Brentwood Care Center

    350 John Muir Parkway, Suite 175, 
    Brentwood, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ram Gollapudi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, California. Dr. Gollapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gollapudi is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Gollapudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dennis Zai M.D. Inc

    3903 Lone Tree Way Ste 205, 
    Antioch, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalyani Maganti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Maganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dennis Zai M.D. Inc

    3903 Lone Tree Way Ste 205, 
    Antioch, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Jew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Jew 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Dennis Zai M.D. Inc

    3903 Lone Tree Way Ste 205, 
    Antioch, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varujan Keledjian is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Keledjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dennis Zai M.D. Inc

    3903 Lone Tree Way Ste 205, 
    Antioch, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Aslan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Aslan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Antioch Medical Center

    4501 Sand Creek Rd, 
    Antioch, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Chan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Esophageal Varices, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Antioch Medical Center

    4501 Sand Creek Road, 
    Antioch, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirsten Regalia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Regalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Regalia is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanwar Gill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 86 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Office

    6600 Lone Tree Way, 
    Brentwood, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Hannabass is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brentwood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hannabass 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tinnitus, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    Liberacion P Albinda MD

    2250 Gladstone Dr Ste 2, 
    Pittsburg, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pacita Aducayen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburg, California. Dr. Aducayen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Pemphigus Vulgaris.

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

    Pittsburg-Antioch Medical Group A Professional Corp.

    2220 Gladstone Dr Ste 3, 
    Pittsburg, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wengang Zhang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburg, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    John Muir Physician Network

    5161 Clayton Rd Ste F, 
    Concord, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanya Threewitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Threewitt 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 Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

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

    Brentwood Urgent Care

    2400 Balfour Rd Ste 120, 
    Brentwood, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hersh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brentwood, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Brentwood Urgent Care

    2400 Balfour Rd Ste 120, 
    Brentwood, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Gibson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brentwood, California. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Labyrinthitis, Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    2400 Balfour Rd Ste 201, 
    Brentwood, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adric Huynh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brentwood, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Allan Frank MD MS Inc

    100 Cortona Way Ste 140, 
    Brentwood, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yogesh Trehan is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Brentwood, California. Dr. Trehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Sam Saeed Zamani M.D. Professional Corporation

    112 La Casa Via Ste 320, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Zamani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Zamani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Anal Fissure.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Schembre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schembre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Curtis A Raskin MD Inc

    2700 Grant St Ste 310, 
    Concord, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tedmond Szeto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Szeto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Hemorrhoids, Berdon Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners Ear Nose And Throat Walnut Creek

    2623 Shadelands Dr Ste 1, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael P Murphy is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. P Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Jones Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.

    When should I see a Painful Swallowing doctor near Antioch, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Painful Swallowing doctor near Antioch, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Painful Swallowing doctors near Antioch, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Painful Swallowing doctors near Antioch, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Painful Swallowing doctor near Antioch, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Painful Swallowing doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Painful Swallowing doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Painful Swallowing doctor near Antioch, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Painful Swallowing doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Painful Swallowing doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Painful Swallowing doctors near Antioch, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Painful Swallowing doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Painful Swallowing doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Painful Swallowing doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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