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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near prospect, CT. Of these, 123 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Naugatuck Valley Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 104, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Schore is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Schore 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Schore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Naugatuck Valley Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 104, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Rockoff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Rockoff 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rockoff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Rockoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    765 West Johnson Ave, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Muxen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Muxen 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Hypopituitarism. Dr. Muxen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Muxen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England - Gastroenterology

    58 Maple St, Ste 300, 
    Naugatuck, CT 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pikeshkumar Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Dr. Patel 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Macroamylasemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Gastroenterology

    56 Franklin St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Parvin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Parvin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Parvin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Parvin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Magdi Khalil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Khalil 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 Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khalil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Praneet Wander is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Wander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wander is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wander is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ana Maria Apoltan MD PC

    1157 Highland Ave, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roman Khodzinsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Khodzinsky is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Khodzinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Physician Assistant | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Physician Assistant | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Naugatuck Valley Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 104, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Pelletier is a Physician Assistant and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Pelletier, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Tenesmus, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Pelletier, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant. Pelletier, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Edumund F Caporaso MD

    1567 East Main St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Caporaso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Caporaso 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 Lung Metastases, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Caporaso is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    East Main Internal Medicine

    1981 E Main St, 2nd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Quinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Quinn 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Quinn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    765 West Johnson Ave Ste 201, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Brenes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Brenes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Brenes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brenes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alliance Medical Group, PC (Naugatuck)

    305 Church St, 
    Naugatuck, CT 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Elser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Dr. Elser 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 Dementia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Elser is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Elser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bhupinder Lyall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Lyall 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lyall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lyall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Men's Health Institute/Cheshire Primary Care

    1154 Highland Ave, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Testa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Testa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Combined Degeneration, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Testa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Testa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CT ENT Sinus & Allergy Specialists PC

    21 W Main St, 3rd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mahesh Bhaya is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bhaya 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 Meige Syndrome, Nasal Polyps, Ruptured Eardrum, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Bhaya is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology. Dr. Bhaya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CT ENT Sinus & Allergy Specialists PC

    21 W Main St, 3rd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Schiff is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Schiff 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Schiff is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology. Dr. Schiff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC

    177 Whitewood Rd, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (7.4 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (9.9 miles away)
    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.

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

    Office

    166 Waterbury Rd Ste 104, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Leventhal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Leventhal 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

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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.