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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Fresno, CA. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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93 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Compass Health Of The Central Coast

    87 E Olive Ave, Ste 100, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Downey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Downey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Downey is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Office

    87 E Olive Ave Ste 100, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Grossman is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Fresno, California. Dr. Grossman 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Fresno Long Term Care Medical Group Inc.

    5150 N 6th St Ste 149, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asha Pritpal is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Fresno, California. Dr. Pritpal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Pachydermoperiostosis, Dementia, and Painful Swallowing.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7095 N Chestnut Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Abdulian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Abdulian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Visceromegaly, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants A Medical Corporation

    1187 E Herndon Ave Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Kodama is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Kodama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Menetrier Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants A Medical Corporation

    1187 E Herndon Ave Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Sekhon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Sekhon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Proctitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    DRY Creek Medical Group

    7055 N Maple Ave Ste 106, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pain Medicine

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Calderon is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Calderon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Painful Swallowing, and Acute Pain.

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

    Ajit Singh Khaira MD Inc

    3120 Tulare St Ste 102, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajit Khaira is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Khaira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Constrictive Pericarditis, Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc

    2335 E Kashian Ln, Suite 280, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Colarian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Colarian 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, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Ucsf

    155 N Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandraprakash Umapathy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Umapathy 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    United Health Centers Of The San Joaquin Valley

    2210 E Illinois Ave Ste 501, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyothi Patri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Patri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Congenital Syphilis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Brian M. Woo D.D.S. M.D. Inc.

    290 N Wayte Ln, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Render is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Render is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Liver Transplant At Fresno

    2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 280, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maricela Rangel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Rangel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Intestinal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, and Hiatal Hernia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Liver Transplant At Fresno

    2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 280, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Hammami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Hammami 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 Esophageal Varices, Jaundice, Menetrier Disease, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Prem D. Singh M.D. & Assoc

    2210 E Illinois Ave Ste 206, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Wee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Wee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Otitis, and Parainfluenza.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Tejinder S Randhawa MD Inc.

    805 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tejinder Randhawa is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Fresno, California. Dr. Randhawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Head Lice, and Acne.

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

    Office

    807 N Van Ness Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    445 S Cedar Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Family Care Providers Medical Group Inc.

    1300 N Fresno St Ste 220, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cardona is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Cardona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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 Fresno, 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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