The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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113 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Jamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jamal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    25401 Cabot Road, Suite 101, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Ko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniald Rodrigues is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rodrigues is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Feng is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Feng 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Block is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Santoro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Santoro 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 Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wanjun Bae is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim 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 Tenesmus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, and Hiatal Hernia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Chu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    26691 Plaza, Suite 150, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Habib Rahman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rahman 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rahman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hospitalist Associates Of Saddleback

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 426, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Tabatabai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tabatabai 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 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Narcolepsy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tabatabai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Heinrich is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Heinrich is rated as an Experienced 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 Keloids, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Myringotomy. Dr. Heinrich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayon Iraninezhad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Iraninezhad is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Iraninezhad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Iraninezhad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jakobsen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Jakobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena. Dr. Jakobsen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cho is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced 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 Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Yian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Yian is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Szu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Szu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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