The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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55 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd Fl 1, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Estores is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Estores is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    UF Health Children's Surgical Center

    3480 Hull Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Chheda is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chheda is rated as a Distinguished 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 Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shea Ross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ross 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, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Collins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Collins is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Accent Physician Specialists

    4340 Newberry Road, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hall is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hall 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 Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Uf Health Ear, Nose & Throat-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd # 15, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Dziegielewski is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dziegielewski 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eyad Alakrad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Alakrad is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroparesis, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Taylor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Amaris is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Amaris 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2001 Sw 13th St, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amitabh Kumar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kumar 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Sninsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Sninsky 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Payam Chini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chini 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced 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 Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Beers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Beers 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Hallman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hallman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Collagenous Colitis, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcus Muehlbauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Muehlbauer 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrique Molina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Molina 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 Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Heath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Heath 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 Gardner Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yaseen Perbtani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Perbtani 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 Achalasia, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Perbtani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine

    Accent Physician Specialists

    4340 Newberry Road, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Phillips is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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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