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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Escondido, CA. Of these, 83 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 111, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haritha Chelimilla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chelimilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kadden is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Kadden is rated as an Advanced 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Graybill Medical Group Inc.

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    F Omar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Omar 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emmet Lee is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Lee 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 Malnutrition, Pneumonia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Meyerhoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Meyerhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chang 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 Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Homocystinuria.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    935 E Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Gara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Gara 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 Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat / Allergy & Asthma

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 230, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Shah is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Shah 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 Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Mallo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Mallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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

    Clinical Familia De Santa Maria Inc.

    701 E Grand Ave Ste 200, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ving Yam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Yam 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Anemia, Protein Deficiency, and Malnutrition.

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

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Harrison 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Geriatrics

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amirkaveh Mojtahed is a Gastroenterologist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mojtahed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Viral Gastroenteritis, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Mojtahed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maram Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Beh Ii is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Beh Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista

    910 Sycamore Ave, 
    Vista, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Amjadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Amjadi 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Palomar Health Valley Center Road

    28743 Valley Center Rd, 
    Valley Center, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valley Center, California. Dr. Johnson 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 Hypothyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    11895 Avenue Of Industry, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farschad Birdjandi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Birdjandi 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 Sepsis, Schizoaffective Disorder, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    North County Internists Medical Corp.

    15721 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Merkes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Merkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Pneumonia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Pomerado Medical Center

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Fitzgerald is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Trachoma. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Poway Surgery Center

    15611 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohinderpal Thaper is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Poway, California. Dr. Thaper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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