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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 208 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near plainville, CT. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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208 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Wound Care Specialists LLC

    76 Batterson Park Rd, Ste 106, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (4.5 miles away)
    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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Gab Prescriptions Inc

    25 Collins Rd, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Selinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Selinger 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Selinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vein Centers LLC

    22 Pine St, 
    Bristol,, CT 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aiste Norberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol,, Connecticut. Dr. Norberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Norberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prohealth Physicians Of Bristol

    1251 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surendran Varma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Varma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Varma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southington Internal Medicine

    360 N Main St Ste 14, 
    Southington, CT 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Babiarz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Babiarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, High Cholesterol, Apraxia, and Dementia. Dr. Babiarz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Babiarz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southington Internal Medicine

    360 N Main St Ste 14, 
    Southington, CT 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Anyatonwu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Anyatonwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Anyatonwu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Anyatonwu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grove Hill Medical Center PC

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Honor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Honor 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Honor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Connecticut GI PC – Farmington

    21 South Rd, Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brisas Truncali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Truncali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Truncali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Truncali 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 
     (5.3 miles away)
    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.

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

    Central Connecticut Endoscopy Center LLC

    440 New Britain Ave, 
    Plainville, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Bloom is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Plainville, Connecticut. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Advanced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Central Connecticut Endoscopy Center LLC

    440 New Britain Ave, 
    Plainville, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Versland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Plainville, Connecticut. Dr. Versland 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 Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Feel Well Health Center Of Southington PC

    508 Birch St, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Greene is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced 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 Peroxisomal Acyl-CoA Oxidase Deficiency, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Carnitine-Acylcarnitine Translocase Deficiency, and Heavy Metal Poisoning. Dr. Greene is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Smedley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Smedley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Smiley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Smiley is rated as an Advanced 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ramsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Advanced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Kemler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Kemler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Starling Physicians

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Piekarsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Piekarsky 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Piekarsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    The Hospital Of Central Connecticut

    100 Grand St, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glen Kaiser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Kaiser 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 Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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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 plainville, 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 plainville, 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 plainville, 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 plainville, 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 plainville, 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 plainville, 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 plainville, 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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