The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in North Hollywood, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 446 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near North Hollywood, CA. Of these, 367 are Experienced, 68 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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446 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Ayuna K. Panossian, MD Private Practice

    333 E Magnolia Blvd, Ste 103, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayuna Panossian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Panossian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Panossian is board certified in Family Medicine (Sub: Hospice And Palliative Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Panossian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Hayward L. Eubanks, MD Private Practice

    11631 Victory Blvd, #101, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our office is committed to providing every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Eubanks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eubanks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    2121 West Magnolia Boulevard, Suite B, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Villanueva is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Namazie is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Namazie is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 3, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivian Wu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    501 South Buena Vista Street, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuro Berkovic is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Berkovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Armine Sarkisian, MD Private Practice

    912 W Glenoaks Blvd, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Our goal is to provide medical care in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Sarkisian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sarkisian is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarkisian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mehdi Khorsandi, MD Private Practice

    1510 S Central Ave, Ste 620, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khorsandi is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Khorsandi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Edgar Mehdikhani, MD Private Practice

    222 W Eulalia St, Ste 114, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Edgar Medhikhani, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mehdikhani to book an appointment. Dr. Mehdikhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mehdikhani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    12626 Riverside Dr, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Fisher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Valley Village, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Valley Village Health Clinic

    12626 Riverside Dr, 301, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Armenuhi Hagopian is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Hagopian is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Thomas Grosch MD APC

    191 S Buena Vista St Ste 320, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Line is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Line is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Petrositis, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Nagaraj M Chetty M.D. Inc.

    15211 Vanowen St Ste 209, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nagaraj Chetty is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Chetty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Menetrier Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6850 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 217, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suman Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Shiffman & Buch MDS Inc

    15211 Vanowen St Ste 207, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwani Bhardwaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Bhardwaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    14649 Victory Blvd Ste 10, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josef Lobel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Lobel 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    201 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kasher is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Kasher is rated as an Advanced 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Anemia, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kasher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    201 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Kuritzkes is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Kuritzkes is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kuritzkes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    14860 Roscoe Blvd Ste 205, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shovek Boyadjian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Boyadjian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Advance Health Medical Group

    333 E Magnolia Blvd, Ste 103, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Bulgarian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garo Terzian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Terzian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Terzian is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Terzian is currently accepting new patients.

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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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood, 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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