The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Palm Springs, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Palm Springs, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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70 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    415 S Palm Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamta Mehta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Homan A. Zadeh, M.D., M.P.H., Inc.

    1330 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Howard S Baer MD Inc

    1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 214, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Asgeri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Asgeri 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Conti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Conti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphocytic Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group

    275 N El Cielo Rd, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Wagner 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 Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdallah Abu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Abu 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mai Lai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Ferreras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Ferreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Optum - Palm Springs Palm Canyon

    1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Springs, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Morgan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Office

    4791 E Palm Canyon Dr, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jae Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lee 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 Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Homan A Zadeh MD Mph Inc

    1330 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite F, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Gabriel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Gabriel 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 Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste C112, 
    Cathedral City, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cathedral City, California. Dr. Huang 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 Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Michael R. Gatto MD Inc.

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E311, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gatto is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Gatto 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 Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness.

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

    Office

    275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D414, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Khoury is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Pacific Sleep Medicine A Medical Corporation

    555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 1E204, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Congress is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Congress is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

    Advanced Gastroenterology Associates

    1330 North Indian Canyon Drive, Suite F, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Romberg is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Romberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Romberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 305, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tate De Leon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. De Leon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    J.Bruce Jacobs M.D. Inc.

    39700 Bob Hope Dr Ste 101, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Badri Nath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Nath 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 Fecal Impaction, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Jonathan C Lin M D Medical Corporation

    35900 Bob Hope Dr Ste 275, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Annunziata is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Annunziata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Jonathan C Lin M D Medical Corporation

    35900 Bob Hope Dr Ste 275, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anh Duong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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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