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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Middletown, CT. Of these, 102 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    410 Saybrook Road, Suite 201, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Ricci is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Ricci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 105, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Housein Wazaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Wazaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Endoscopy Center

    410 Saybrook Rd Ste 200, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanislaus Opalacz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Opalacz 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    410 Saybrook Rd Ste 201, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan O'connor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Prakash Huded & Sumangala Huded PTR

    78 Marlborough St, 
    Portland, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prakash Huded is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Connecticut. Dr. Huded is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Esophagitis.

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

    ProHealth Physicians Pediatrics & Family Medicine, Middletown

    400 Saybrook Rd Ste 206, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glendo Tangarorang is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Tangarorang 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 Vascular Dementia, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Pneumonia.

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

    Prohealth Physicians Pediatrics & Family Medicine, Middletown

    400 Saybrook Rd Ste 206, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gail Labadia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Labadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Labadia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Oaa LLC

    410 Saybrook Rd, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edmund Chung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Chung 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 Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    MHS Primary Care Inc.

    520 Saybrook Rd Ste N100, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Spada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Spada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    The Village At South Farms

    645 Saybrook Rd, 
    Middletown, CT 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Raider is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Middletown, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Raider 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 Dysgraphia, Dementia, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    506 Cromwell Ave, Ste 101, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Butensky is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Butensky 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Butensky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Butensky is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Starling Physicians

    85 Seymour St Ste 900, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Anquillare is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Anquillare is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Anquillare is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Anquillare is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Collins Medical Associates 2 PC

    546 Cromwell Ave, Suite 201, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Bogacki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Bogacki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bogacki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bogacki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Collins Medical Associates 2

    506 Cromwell Ave, Ste 201, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elmo Villanueva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Villanueva 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 Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Dementia, Cyclic Neutropenia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Villanueva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Collins Medical Associates 2

    506 Cromwell Ave, Ste 201, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacques Mendelsohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Mendelsohn 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 Dementia, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mendelsohn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mendelsohn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 105, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Jung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Tenesmus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 105, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madhavi Bhoomagoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Bhoomagoud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Starling Physicians PC

    1260 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Wethersfield, CT 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Fenton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Fenton is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Penectomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Fenton is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fenton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Starling Physicians PC

    1260 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Wethersfield, CT 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Walker 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 High Cholesterol, Protein S Deficiency, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K. Dr. Walker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 106, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan White is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Tenesmus, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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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