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    MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Fair Oaks, CA. Of these, 180 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    209 providers found
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      7803 Madison Ave., 
      Citrus Heights, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kuldip Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

      Xin-nong Li
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Xin-Nong Li, MD

      6600 Mercy Ct, Ste 130, 
      Fair Oaks, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Our goal is to assist in every client in achieving optimum health and to maintain wellness. We balance a warm relaxing environment with superior state of the art care. Each treatment will be designed specifically to meet your individual needs. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria, Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Chandan S. Cheema
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Capital Medical Extended Care

      6608 Mercy Ct, Ste B, 
      Fair Oaks, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients

      Specializing in Internal Medicine procedures. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Malnutrition, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Dheeraj Kamra
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Capitol Internal Medicine Associates

      6620 Coyle Ave, Ste 302, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dheeraj Kamra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Kamra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kamra is currently accepting new patients.

      Faraz R. Zaidi
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      5900 Coyle Ave., Suite A, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Faraz Zaidi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Zaidi is currently accepting new patients.

      Sunil Dhir
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      5900 Coyle Ave., Suite A, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Dhir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Dhir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Industrial Bronchitis, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Dhir is currently accepting new patients.

      Alyssa L. Currier
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Greenback Oaks Professional Business Park

      5765 Greenback Lane, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alyssa Currier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Currier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Infant Hyperglycemia, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Currier is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael J. Kearns
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Sacramento Ear Nose And Throat

      6660 Mercy Ct, Ste 180, 
      Fair Oaks, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      A native of Sacramento, Dr. Michael Kearns is a highly-regarded and experienced board-certified otolaryngologist who has been practicing in the Sacramento area since 1986. In addition to general otolaryngology, Dr. Kearns' special clinical interests include snoring and sleep apnea treatments, facial skin cancers and nasal/sinus disease.Dr. Kearns has been widely involved in the medical community and has won many leadership awards for his service to his patients, including being voted by local physicians as one of the top Otolaryngologists (Sacramento Magazine) in 2007 and being selected as Hero in Healthcare in 1998. Dr. Kearns currently serves as Chief of Otolaryngology at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael. In addition, Dr. Kearns has previously served Chief of Otolaryngology at Sutter Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Sacramento. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Dr. Kearns earned his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, where he was awarded Magna Cum Laude and graduated first in his class. He then obtained his medical degree from University of California, Irvine, where he was a Regents Scholar. Dr. Kearns completed an internship in general surgery and a residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of California, San Diego. During his residency in otolaryngology, he served as Chief Resident.Dr. Kearns is a fellow of the American Academy of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the California and Sacramento Societies of Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Hospital, Carmichael and Sutter Hospital in Roseville. Dr. Kearns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      2001 Zinfandel Dr., Suite B2, 
      Rancho Cordova, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hung Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Jaundice, and Hepatitis. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

      Kuldip S. Sandhu
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

      6555 Coyle Ave, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Sandhu received his medical degree from Punjabi University in Patiala, India, and completed his Internship and Residency at MLK-Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. He completed his Fellowship at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Sandhu is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has been in practice since 1983.  Dr. Sandhu sees patients in our Carmichael and Folsom offices. Patient focused, state-of-the-art, compassionate care in a private practice setting.I believe in focusing on what is best for the patient at every encounter, helping them see value with every interaction. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Michael T. Massaro
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

      6555 Coyle Ave, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philosophy of care: I strive to provide a welcoming and collaborative environment for my patients to try to address their concerns and provide the highest level of evidence-based care.I became a medical provider because I found learning from others a very rewarding experience and to try to make a positive impact in the lives of others and my community. Dr. Massaro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Ravi K. Chinthakindi
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy San Juan Medical Center

      6501 Coyle Ave, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ravi Chinthakindi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Chinthakindi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      5900 Coyle Ave., Suite A, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sujata Pawar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Pawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Conversion Disorder, Muscle Atrophy, Anemia, and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Pawar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      5444 Laurel Hills Dr., 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sultan Yusufzai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Yusufzai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Dementia. Dr. Yusufzai is currently accepting new patients.

      Danny C. Yen
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      5 Medical Plaza Care Center

      5 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 140, 
      Roseville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Danny Yen is a Gastroenterologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Yen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.

      Randell P. Vallero
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      4 Medical Plaza Dr., Suite 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Randell Vallero is a Gastroenterologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Vallero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vallero is currently accepting new patients.

      Jasbir S. Rangi
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capitol GI Consultants

      4 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rangi received his medical degree from Government Medical College in Amritsar, India, and completed his Internship, Residency, and Fellowship at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.  He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.  Dr. Rangi has been in practice since 1997 and has been with Capitol G.I. since 2005.  Dr. Rangi sees patients in our Roseville office. Dr. Rangi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      John M. Canio
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capitol GI Consultants

      4 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Canio received his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and completed his Internship, Residency and Fellowship at the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology at the University of California at Davis Medical Center. He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Canio has been in practice since 1997 and has been with Capitol G.I. since 2002. Dr. Canio sees patients in both our Carmichael and Roseville offices. Dr. Canio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Ronald K. Hsu
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capitol GI Consultants

      4 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Hsu received his medical degree from the University of Wales, College of Medicine, the United Kingdom, in 1985. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hsu received his G.I. Fellowship and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Training at the University of California, Davis Medical Center (UCDMC). He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Hsu has been in practice since 1989 and has been with Capitol G.I. since 2000. He served as Director of Endoscopy, G.I. Fellowship Training Program at UCDMC, and appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine since 2007. He is the current Governor of Northern California, American College of Gastroenterology and Co-Chair, CMAC of Northern California, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. He has special interests in Barrett's Endoscopic Therapies, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Colon Cancer Prevention, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Microbiome, and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation. Dr. Hsu sees patients in our Roseville office. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Anand Madan
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capitol GI Consultants

      4 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Madan received his medical degree from Punjabi University in Patiala, India and completed his Internship at Government Medical College in Patiala, India. He completed his Residency at Mercy Hospitaland Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and his Fellowship at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. Dr. Madan is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has been in practice since 2000 and has been with Capitol G.I. since 2010. Dr. Madan sees patients in both our Carmichael and Roseville offices. Dr. Madan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, 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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