The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in thousand oaks, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near thousand oaks, CA. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Advanced Gastroentrology Inc

    555 Marin St, Ste 270, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Simoni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Simoni is rated as an Advanced 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonic Malakoplakia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Simoni is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Simoni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    West Coast Ear Nose & Throat

    301 S Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaesung Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Lee 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 Trachoma, Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    West Coast Ear Nose & Throat

    301 S Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Wareham is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Wareham 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Wareham is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Wareham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shahram Daneshgar, MD

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 300, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahram Daneshgar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Daneshgar 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Thousand Oaks Primary & Specialty Care

    248 Hampshire Rd # 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamed Nayeb-Hashemi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Nayeb-Hashemi is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Cristina S. Wiese. M.D. Inc.

    325 Rolling Oaks Dr Ste 100, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Wiese is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Wiese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    3510 N Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kumar Desai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Desai 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    North Valley Gi Consultants

    1156 Swallow Ln, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Moghimi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Moghimi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moghimi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Moghimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Moody Ct, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Gantz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Gantz 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 Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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

    UCLA

    248 Hampshire Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Gluckman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Gluckman 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 Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    115 Los Padres Dr, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anya Consiglio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Consiglio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    West Coast ENT Head And Neck Surgery

    301 S Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhay Vaidya is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Vaidya 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Tongue Tie, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vaidya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Jonathan Nasseri, MD

    1534 N Moorpark Rd, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Nasseri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Nasseri 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 Cerebral Palsy, Pneumonia, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency.

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

    Mohammed S. Farooqui, MD Private Practice

    3835-R East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Ste 336, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Farooqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Farooqui 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 Osteoarthritis, Necrosis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Farooqui is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Farooqui is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Tavari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Tavari is rated as an Experienced 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 Bronchitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tavari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dina Ohevshalom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Ohevshalom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ohevshalom is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Monga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Monga 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Monga is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elise Bukont is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Bukont is rated as an Experienced 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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bukont is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Arroyo Oaks Medical Associates, Inc

    2230 Lynn Rd Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Monga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Monga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Monga is currently accepting new patients.

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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 thousand oaks, 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 thousand oaks, 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 thousand oaks, 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 thousand oaks, 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 thousand oaks, 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 thousand oaks, 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 thousand oaks, 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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