The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Danbury, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Danbury, CT. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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62 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Klarsfeld is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Klarsfeld is rated as an Advanced 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 Trachoma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Polyps, Laryngitis, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bard is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bard is rated as an Advanced 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 Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Batti is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Batti 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 Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Savoca is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Savoca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Adenoidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Office

    300 Federal Rd, 
    Brookfield, CT 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Kayal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookfield, Connecticut. Dr. Kayal 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 Labyrinthitis, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis. Dr. Kayal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schiffman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Brandwein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Brandwein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (Dhmac)

    111 Osborne St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyson Collazo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Collazo 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Warner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dov Bloch is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    185 Route 312, 
    Brewster, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Wisdom is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Brewster, New York. Dr. Wisdom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

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

    Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Fiorito is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Fiorito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Havencare At Hancock Hall

    31 Staples St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wollman is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Wollman 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (Dhmac)

    111 Osborne St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (Dhmac)

    111 Osborne St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kaufman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Kaufman 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 Hemorrhoids, Tenesmus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (Dhmac)

    111 Osborne St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Whelan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Whelan is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (Dhmac)

    111 Osborne St, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel O'brien is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. O'brien 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Nuvance Health Gastroenterology-Danbury

    111 Osborne St Ste 121, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Gorelick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Gorelick 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 Stomach Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Nuvance Health Gastroenterology-Danbury

    111 Osborne St Ste 121, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Appel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Appel 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), Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Nuvance Health Gastroenterology-Danbury

    111 Osborne St Ste 121, 
    Danbury, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Estabrook is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Estabrook 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 Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Danbury, CT?

    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 Danbury, CT?

    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 Danbury, CT?

    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 Danbury, CT?

    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 Danbury, CT?

    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 Danbury, CT?

    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 Danbury, CT?

    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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