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    MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Elk Grove, CA. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    117 providers found
      Stephanie H. Mai
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

      8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 105, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Mai is a Gastroenterologist in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mai is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      7600 Hospital Dr., Suite J, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Todd M. Fisher
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

      8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 101, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Todd Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Idiopathic Edema.

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      Bradley K. Sherwood
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

      8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 220, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradley Sherwood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Sherwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Chronic Pain.

      Mira Roganovic
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Primary & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Plaza - Elk Grove, CA

      8220 Wymark Dr, Suite 200, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I do for every patient what I would expect someone to do for my family. Dr. Roganovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

      Rowena D. Pantig
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Primary & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Plaza - Elk Grove, CA

      8220 Wymark Dr, Suite 200, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      To listen to my patients and offer goal-oriented solutions to their medical concerns. Dr. Pantig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.

      Thimmaiah G. Theethira
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - South Sacramento, CA

      8120 Timberlake Wy, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Why I Became a Medical Provider: This profession has provided me an opportunity to help my fellow men and women in their times of need.Interests: During my time off, I go for bike rides, play badminton, and cook.I treat my patients the same way I wish for my family to be treated – with patience, kindness, and empathy. Dr. Theethira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Rekha Cheruvattath
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology

      Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - South Sacramento, CA

      8120 Timberlake Wy, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam
      Accepting New Patients

      Growing up surrounded by grandparents, uncles, and a sister who were doctors, the magical world of medicine was always a mysterious, fascinating one to me. They inspired me and taught me that medicine was not just a science but an art to be rendered with care and knowledge to be used with humanity.   I love traveling, reading and interior decorating. However, spending time with my family and our Goldendoodle is my true passion.I believe in listening to and treating each patient with empathy and respect. My goal is to provide the highest standard of care with thoroughness, compassion and with the often forgotten quality — humor. Dr. Cheruvattath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      South Sacramento Medical Center

      7300 Wyndham Dr, 2nd Floor, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Mchugh is an Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mchugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngocele, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Mchugh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Wellspace Health

      8233 E Stockton Blvd, Suite D, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandra Sands-Solgi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sands-Solgi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      Wellspace Health

      8233 E Stockton Blvd, Suite D, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Harrod is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Harrod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      8120 Timberlake Way, #101, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Imperato is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Imperato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      8120 Timberlake Way, Suite 101, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Mccabe is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Permanente Medical Group Inc

      6600 Bruceville Rd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Kuo is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Permanente Medical Group Inc

      6600 Bruceville Rd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Marsano is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Marsano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Sacramento Medical Center

      6600 Bruceville Rd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amir Taefi is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Taefi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hepatitis, Hemorrhoids, Jaundice, and Endoscopy. Dr. Taefi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center - Gastroenterology

      6600 Bruceville Road, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Albert Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Sacramento Medical Center

      6600 Bruceville Road, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sheeva Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Sacramento Medical Center

      6600 Bruceville Road, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Loc Ton is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center - Gastroenterology

      6600 Bruceville Road, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ying Yu is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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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