The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in West Haven, CT

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 581 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near West Haven, CT. Of these, 436 are Experienced, 135 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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581 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk

    34 Midrocks Dr, 
    Norwalk, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Diteodoro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Diteodoro is rated as a Distinguished 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Diteodoro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center Of Fairfield

    425 Post Rd, 
    Fairfield, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Masoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Masoud is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Starling Physicians

    2110 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Anquillare is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. 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 Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Anquillare is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Anquillare is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
    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
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Wound Care Specialists LLC

    76 Batterson Park Rd, Ste 106, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Brenes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Brenes is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Vascular Dementia, Jock Itch, and Necrosis. Dr. Brenes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Murali Dharan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Dharan 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zafar Sayed is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Sayed 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 Tongue Cancer, Male Pattern Baldness, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurological Specialist PC

    99 Hawley Ln, 
    Stratford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chess is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Chess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 136 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure. Dr. Chess is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center Of Fairfield

    425 Post Rd, 
    Fairfield, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Mauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Mauer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Windham GI LLC

    150 Mansfield Ave, 
    Willimantic, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajit Kokkat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Willimantic, Connecticut. Dr. Kokkat is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gelwan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Gelwan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, and Barrett Esophagus.

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

    Margaret Chustecka Internal Medicine Of Greater New Haven

    1952 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Housein Wazaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, 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.

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

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Hemacha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Hemacha is rated as a Distinguished 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 Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastrectomy.

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

    The Endoscopy Center Of Fairfield

    425 Post Rd, 
    Fairfield, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddy Castillo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Castillo is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Endoscopy Center Of Fairfield

    425 Post Rd, 
    Fairfield, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Strick Woods is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Woods is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC

    177 Whitewood Rd, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Raad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Raad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Raad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    118 Clinton Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anuruddha Walaliyadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Walaliyadda is rated as an Advanced 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Walaliyadda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walaliyadda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Specialty Care

    107 Newtown Road, Suite 2A, 
    Danbury, CT 
    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 Spasmodic Dysphonia.

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

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    410 Saybrook Road, Suite 201, 
    Middletown, CT 
    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.

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

    Stone Bridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation

    139 Toddy Hill Rd, 
    Sandy Hook, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Dementia, Anemia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cohen 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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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