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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Concord, CA. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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99 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Curtis A Raskin MD Inc

    2700 Grant St Ste 310, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 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 
     (3.8 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.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Stanford Medicine Partners Ear Nose And Throat Walnut Creek

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

    Timothy A Scott is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. A Scott 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 Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Chin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (5.8 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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    J. Arias Medical Corp.

    2211 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Arias is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Arias 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uyen-chi Huynh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mandakini Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Patel 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. O'connor 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Stroke, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Tse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Tse 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ascites, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Contra Costa ENT Medical Assoc

    2700 Grant St Ste 104, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lloyd Ford is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Contra Costa ENT Medical Assoc

    2700 Grant St Ste 104, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Wenokur is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Wenokur 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 Black Hairy Tongue, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2485 High School Ave Ste 306, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Varon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Varon is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroparesis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Diablo Valley Primary Care Inc.

    2415 High School Ave Ste 800, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chinnavuth Demonteiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Demonteiro 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 Premature Ovarian Failure, High Cholesterol, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Sadoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Sadoff 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 Insomnia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alicia Zhou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity, Chronic Pain, and Sciatica.

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

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhi Dai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dai 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 Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Honbo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Honbo 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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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 Concord, 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 Concord, 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 Concord, 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 Concord, 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 Concord, 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 Concord, 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 Concord, 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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