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    MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Rockledge, FL. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

      Steward Medical Group Inc

      1317 W Point Dr, 
      Cocoa, FL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patricia Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Cocoa, Florida. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      840 Executive Ln, Suite 110, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vincent Sciortino is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Sciortino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Renovascular Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sciortino is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Steward Medical Group Inc

      111 Longwood Ave, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Christophi is a Gastroenterologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Christophi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Health Specialists, Llp

      1273 Florida Ave S, Gomez Gi Llc, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vanessa Kuwajima is a Gastroenterologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Kuwajima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      1099 Florida Ave S, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Holt is an Otolaryngologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Holt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Peter A Koretsky MD PA

      2955 Pineda Plaza Way, Suite 115, 
      Melbourne, FL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Koretsky is a Gastroenterologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Koretsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Health Specialists, Llp

      1009 Harvin Way, 100 Tobkes Gi Llc, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Tobkes is a Gastroenterologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Tobkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      2070 Us Hwy 1, Suite 103, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinay Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      587 Barton Blvd, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Giovanni Lupo is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Lupo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Anemia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

      Steward Medical Group Inc

      119 Longwood Ave, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ethan Webb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Webb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1027 Florida S Ave, Suite A, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bobby Abraham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      1273 Florida Ave S, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rex Gomez is a Gastroenterologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1257 Florida Ave S, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nabil Aziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Gangrene, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Brevard Ear Nose And Throat Center PA

      1099 Florida S Ave, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Whitley was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He attended Birmingham Southern College and received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology.He then attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. After medical school, Dr. Whitley moved to Tampa, Florida for his residency training in General Surgery at University of South Florida. He completed three years of training in General Surgery followed by four years in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He was Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. Whitley met his wife, Ginny, in Tampa and they married during his last year of residency. They moved to Brevard County in 1991, where he joined Brevard Ear, Nose & Throat Center. They now have four children and a golden retriever. They recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.Dr. Whitley has had extensive training and experience in all types of Head and Neck Surgery, including Cancer and Thyroid disorders. He has expertise in Computer Guided Sinus Surgery, including Non Invasive Balloon Sinuplasty as well as treatment in Allergy. He specializes in Speech, Swallowing, Balance and Hearing disorders.Dr. Whitley and Ginny attend East Coast Christian Center and have a special interest in Marriage Enrichment Ministry. In his spare time, Dr. Whitley enjoys flying antique airplanes, sailing, and camping with his family. They have traveled most of the lower 48 states with a pop up camper. Dr. Whitley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Perichondritis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Brevard Ear Nose And Throat Center PA

      1099 Florida S Ave, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      11+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Crain grew up in Bradenton, FL. She was a Registered Nurse prior to attending Medical School. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of South Florida and then attended the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She completed her Otolaryngology Residency Training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and started a private otolaryngology practice in Oklahoma City. Dr Crain was board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in 2014.Dr. Crain joined Brevard Ear, Nose & Throat Center in January 2015. She has expertise in three dimensional computer navigated sinus surgery, salivary gland surgery, thyroid surgery, hearing and balance disorders, chronic sinusitis, allergy therapy, pediatric ENT disorders as well as many other procedures. Dr. Crain enjoys paddleboarding, growing orchids, cycling and boating. As part of the Christian Medical and Dental Association she went to Haiti in 2005 and Bolivia in 2008. Dr. Brock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Mikulicz Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Parathyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Brevard Ear Nose And Throat Center PA

      1099 Florida S Ave, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Burk is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Burk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Occupational Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Ozena. Dr. Burk is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1026 Florida Ave S, Ralph P Page Md Inc, 
      Rockledge, FL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ralph Page is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      258 Fortenberry Rd, 
      Merritt Island, FL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Kirk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merritt Island, Florida. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, High Cholesterol, Alzheimer's Disease, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      780 E Merritt Island Cswy, Suite 6c, 
      Merritt Island, FL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Felix Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merritt Island, Florida. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Sosa is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Health First Medical Group LLC

      8745 N Wickham Rd, 
      Melbourne, FL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Troum is a Gastroenterologist in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Troum has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, 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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