The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikiya Asamoah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Asamoah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1647 Benning Rd NE Ste 301/302, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ashby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ashby 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 Bronchitis, Flu, Ethmoiditis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Javad Khalilzadeh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khalilzadeh is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khalilzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sclafani is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sclafani is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Spinal Stenosis, Acute Pain, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shervin Shafa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shafa is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shafa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC

    1380 Southern Ave SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uchechi Opaigbeogu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Opaigbeogu 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Opaigbeogu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Gastroenterology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Charbel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Charbel 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 Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Charbel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazaneen Nicola-Grant is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nicola-Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Nicola-Grant is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zone-en Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Digestive Care A Division Of Washington Gastroenterology

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Advanced 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 Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Salcedo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Salcedo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramsey Daher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Daher is rated as an Advanced 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 Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Daher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Daher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medstar Gastroenterology

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Shocket is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shocket is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shocket is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shocket is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Primary Care At New Mexico Avenue

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Loughney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loughney is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Loughney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Olaya Gutierrez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gw Voice Treatment Center-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW Fl 4, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Bielamowicz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bielamowicz 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 Perichondritis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Antoinette Saddler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Saddler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Saddler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saddler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Health System Center For Geriatric Medicine

    1160 Varnum St NE, Ste 317, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bindu Joseph is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Joseph is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine and The American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 310/460, Suite 310/460, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Duke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Duke 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Cellulitis. Dr. Duke is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Duke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 2700 Ofc, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Lee Pierce is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee Pierce 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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Office

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 311, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Horwitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Berdon Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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