The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in West Hills, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near West Hills, CA. Of these, 157 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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185 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 310, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Matthew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Matthew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Matthew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 310, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Niloufar Guiv is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Guiv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Guiv is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice

    7230 Medical Center Dr, Ste 202, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shalita is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Shalita is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    C./V Ent. Surgical Group

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 510, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bob Armin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Armin 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 Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tinnitus, Perichondritis, and Mastoidectomy.

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

    H. Norman Xu, MD Private Practice

    7111 Winnetka Ave, Ste 4, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Xu 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 Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 318, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our practice is the premiere Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Head and Neck Medical and Surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat disorders, and excel in delivering the highest level of surgical care in head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Experienced 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 Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis. Dr. Kerner is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kerner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Martin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Martin 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 Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    West Coast Ear Nose & Throat

    2876 N Sycamore Dr Ste 303, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soochuen Kho is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Kho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kho is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Health West Hills Primary & Specialty Care

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 420, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Issa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Jaundice, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    7320 Woodlake Ave, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Calin Arimie is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Arimie is rated as an Experienced 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 Ascites, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arimie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Calin Arimie MD AMC

    7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 260, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ron Chitayat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Chitayat 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 Malnutrition, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology

    West Hills Hospital And Medical Center

    7300 Medical Ctr, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Park is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Park 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 Acute Pain, Gallbladder Disease, Painful Swallowing, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

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

    Office

    23101 Sherman Pl Ste 500, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caleb Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Vascular Surgery

    UCLA West Valley Medical Center

    7300 Medical Center Dr, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raffi Dishakjian is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Dishakjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Westvilla Inc

    7057 Shoup Ave, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ludmila Elgourt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Elgourt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.

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

    Shaarawy MD Inc, Rami - 1681411397000

    21822 Sherman Way Ste 100, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Shaarawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canoga Park, California. Dr. Shaarawy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Shervin Aminpour MD PC

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 540, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alen Cohen is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Low Nasal Bridge, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23101 Sherman Pl Ste 217, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Gulsrud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Gulsrud 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 Gastritis, Anemia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Signaturemd

    7301 Medical Center Dr Ste 404, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Jacobson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Jacobson 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 Polycythemia Vera, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Insite Digestive Health Care

    7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 310, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Herr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Herr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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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