The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Chula Vista, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Radiology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Radiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dente is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Dente is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Neuroradiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanoe Cutts is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Cutts is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Vertigo.

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

    Paradise Comprehensive Medical Group

    340 Fourth Ave Ste 11, 
    Chula Vista,, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Alamar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista,, California. Dr. Alamar 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 Amebic Liver Abscess, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glossitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Flynn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Flynn 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 Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Interventional Radiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bower is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    587 Third Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Alayo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Alayo 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 Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gregory J. Wiener M D Professional Corp.

    353 Church Ave # A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Wiener is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Wiener is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Brett J. Berman M.D. Professional Corp.

    321 E St Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Woo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Low Nasal Bridge, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    480 Fourth Ave Ste 506, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Edward L. Singer M.D. Inc.

    752 Medical Center Ct Ste 301, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Singer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Saadi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Saadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Gastroparesis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Weissbrod is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Weissbrod is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    William J. Padilla A Medical Corp.

    263 Church Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Padilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Sciatica.

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

    Valderrama M.D., Inc.

    360 H St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arturo Valderrama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Valderrama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    577 Third Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Jimenez is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Jimenez 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 Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Labyrinthitis, Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

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

    South Bay Geriatric & Internal Medicine Inc.

    340 4th Ave Ste 9, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mushrik Kaisey is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kaisey 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Necrosis, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    480 Fourth Ave Ste 316, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Duque is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Duque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastric Dysmotility.

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

    Southern California Liver Centers, Inc.

    303 H St Ste 103, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deanna Oliver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Oliver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    681 Third Ave # B, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Brozinsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Brozinsky 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 Esophageal Varices, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

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

    Jose R. Pena, M.D. Apc

    333 H St Ste 1065, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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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