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

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 234 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Hollywood, FL. Of these, 176 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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234 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    South Florida ENT Associates

    21150 Biscayne Blvd, 
    Aventura, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Moises Mitrani is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Mitrani is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mitrani is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Wellness Clinic Inc

    7191 Taft St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacobo Elgozy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Elgozy 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Myotonia Congenita, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Stengel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Stengel is rated as an Advanced 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 Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Al Khoury is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Al Khoury 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Weiss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baaz Mishiev is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Mishiev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrique Molina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Molina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Lessne is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Lessne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leon Maratchi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Maratchi 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Palmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Dauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Dauer 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hahn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Hahn 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Kosche is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Kosche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Hollywood

    4700 Sheridan St Ste F, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kaner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Kaner 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), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Aventura Healthcare Specialists LLC

    21150 Biscayne Blvd Ste 302, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1380 NE Miami Gardens Dr Ste 285, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Evancho is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Evancho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Necrosis, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Evancho is board certified in Board Certified American College Of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health LLC

    7261 Sheridan St Ste 100C, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caren Bennett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Indigestion.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Physicians Group Of South Florida - North Miami Office

    1801 NE 123rd St Ste 405, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arin Newman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Newman 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Satya P Singh MD PA

    300 NW 70th Ave Ste 205, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satya Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Primary Dental Partners PA

    3039 Johnson St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Shapiro is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Shapiro 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 Otitis, Swimmer's Ear, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Empyema.

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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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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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