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    MediFind found 375 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 300 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    375 providers found
      Ronald J. Philipp
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Ronald J. Philipp, D.O., Profes. Corp.

      2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

      Jesse Tan
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Tan Head & Neck Clinic

      3530 Atlantic Ave, Ste 108, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      We want your visit to the Tan Head and Neck Clinic to be enjoyable, efficient, and productive. We strongly believe in giving the time needed to address the unique medical concerns of each patient. Dr. Tan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Nina S. Yoshpe
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Southern California Ear, Nose And Throat

      433 E Wardlow Rd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      At Southern California ENT we have a team of experts, including physicians and clinicians who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. You'll find that all of our physicians are board-certified in Otolaryngology. Our clinicians have extensive training in ENT and meet all of the highest education standards. Dr. Yoshpe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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      Adebambo O. Ojuri
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Adebambo O. Ojuri, MD Private Practice

      2880 Atlantic Ave, Ste 100, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Ojuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Colonic Malakoplakia.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Derek Dobalian, M.D.

      3816 Woodruff Ave, #307, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Derek Dobalian is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dobalian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dobalian is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      3816 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 412, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Venu Divi is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Divi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Tinnitus. Dr. Divi is currently accepting new patients.

      Ayal Willner
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Southern California Ears Nose And Throat

      433 E Wardlow Rd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Southern California Ear, Nose, and Throat, one of Southern California's premiere ENT practices, who specializes in both Pediatric and Adult General ENT disorders. We have three Physicians and one Physician's Assistant, and we service five local communities within Los Angeles and Orange County. Dr. Willner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tongue Tie, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty.

      Vannarith So
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Vannarith So, MD Private Practice

      1777 N Bellflower Blvd, Ste 101, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I chose medicine because I want to educate and empower my patients to play an active role in their own well-being and the community. Making a difference in the lives of my patients by listening nad providing help is the most rewarding aspect of the patient-physician relationship. Dr. So is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      5750 Downey Avenue, Suite 303, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Conrad Cox is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Timothy C. Simmons, MD Private Practice

      3816 Woodruff Ave, Ste 411, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      3816 Woodruff Ave, Suite 411, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Seper Dezfoli is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dezfoli has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      So. California Ear, Nose And Throat

      Long Beach, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Namrata Varma is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Varma is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Tara Reid, D.O.

      2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tara Reid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates Of Southern California

      1760 Termino Ave Ste 300, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roy Nattiv is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nattiv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Fecal Impaction, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      5750 Downey Ave, Suite 202, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Pantoja is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Pantoja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Long Beach Gastro Associates

      3833 Worsham Ave, Ste 30, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Saliminejad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Socal Gastroenterology Corp.

      10931 Cherry St, Suite 300, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joe Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Socal Gastroenterology Corp.

      10931 Cherry St, Suite 300, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thai-van Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Comprehensive Gi Care A Professional Medical Group Inc

      3751 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Hertz is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Hertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Endoscopy.

      Chok P. Wan
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Chok P. Wan, MD, Inc.

      2153 Pacific Ave, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respecrful way. Dr. Wan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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