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    MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Parker, CO. Of these, 78 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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    93 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      7840 E Berry Pl, 
      Greenwood Village, CO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Opperman is an Otolaryngologist in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Dr. Opperman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

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

      Chrmeg Med Inc

      10259 S Parker Rd, Suite 200, 
      Parker, CO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher West is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Menopause.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Portercare Adventist Health System

      9395 Crown Crest Blvd, 
      Parker, CO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christie Blanton is a Gastroenterologist in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Blanton has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Portercare Adventist Health System

      9395 Crown Crest Blvd, 
      Parker, CO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aliya Hasan is a Gastroenterologist in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Summit Medical Consultants PLLC

      12230 Lioness Way, Center At Lincoln, 
      Parker, CO 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashwini Gade is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Gade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Gade is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      12230 Lioness Way, 
      Parker, CO 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Diana Brightbill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Brightbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Portercare Adventist Health System

      7750 S Broadway, 260 South Denver Neurosurg, 
      Littleton, CO 
       (12.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Milam is an Otolaryngologist in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Milam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Surgone PC

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andre Reed is an Otolaryngologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC

      4404 Barranca Ln, Unit 101, 
      Castle Rock, CO 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brenda Westhoff is a Gastroenterologist in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dr. Westhoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Westhoff is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC

      4404 Barranca Ln, Unit 101, 
      Castle Rock, CO 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Nosler is a Gastroenterologist in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dr. Nosler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Neuroma Biliary Tract, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nosler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      23968 E Hinsdale Pl, 
      Aurora, CO 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Francisca Onuoha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Onuoha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Cellulitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Onuoha is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Nichols is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Geoffrey Jensen is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cary Patt is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Patt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Gastroparesis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Babac Vahabzadeh is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Vahabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Le is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Scheider is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Scheider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erika Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C

      10103 Ridgegate Pkwy, Suite 312, 
      Lone Tree, CO 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Mathew is a Gastroenterologist in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Turcot Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Parker, CO?

      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 Parker, CO?

      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 Parker, CO?

      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 Parker, CO?

      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 Parker, CO?

      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 Parker, CO?

      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 Parker, CO?

      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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