The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in san dimas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 155 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near san dimas, CA. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
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    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Platinum Digestive Health

    250 W Bonita Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhaveshkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Osama Sidhom is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Sidhom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sidhom is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Truong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Truong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Mallu C. Reddy M.D., Inc

    1196 N Park Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mallu Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chaparral Medical Group Inc.

    790 E Bonita Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uzma Waraich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Waraich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Waraich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pilgrim Place Health Services Center

    721 Harrison Ave, 
    Claremont, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashok Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Claremont, California. Dr. Sharma 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 Obesity, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pilgrim Place Health Services Center

    721 Harrison Ave, 
    Claremont, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Meyers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Claremont, California. Dr. Meyers 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meyers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Krunal Mehta, MD

    130 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krunal Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastroparesis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Oliver M. Solomon Do

    130 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oliver Solomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Solomon 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 Sepsis, Acne, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Solomon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Our Family Medical Group

    1866 N Orange Grove Ave Ste 104, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nischita Merla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Merla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    210 W Bonita Ave Ste 140, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    522 W Foothill Blvd, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Mourani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Mourani 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Mourani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sartaj Arora is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Arora is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Arora is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Snyder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Snyder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Snyder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankush Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics | Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics | Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Vital Health Medical Group, Inc.

    2418 S Azusa Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcel Filart is a Geriatrics specialist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in West Covina, California. Filart, PA 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 Sepsis, Dehydration, Schizoaffective Disorder, Gastrostomy, and Prostatectomy. Filart, PA is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Filart, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Basim Z. Abdelkarim, M.D., Inc.

    1310 San Bernardino Rd, 
    Upland, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Basim Abdelkarim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Upland, California. Dr. Abdelkarim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abdelkarim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Habib A. Ismail M.D. Inc.

    1330 W Covina Blvd Ste 103, 
    San Dimas, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Younis Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Dimas, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sabah Kadhium, MD

    1334 W Covina Blvd, 
    San Dimas, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabah Kadhium is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Dimas, California. Dr. Kadhium is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kadhium is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 san dimas, 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 san dimas, 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 san dimas, 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 san dimas, 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 san dimas, 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 san dimas, 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 san dimas, 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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