The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in South Miami, FL

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 223 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near South Miami, FL. Of these, 168 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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223 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Martinez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Martinez 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 Colitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

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

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Castaneda is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Castaneda 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 Indigestion, Macroamylasemia, Gastritis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GastroMed

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Andrade is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Andrade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Andrade is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GastroMed - Sunset

    9195 SW 72nd St Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Marin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Marin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Marin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9408 SW 87th Ave Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lubin Arevalo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Arevalo 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 Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GastroMed Miami

    11440 SW 88th St Ste 306, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Valladares is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Valladares is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Valladares is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    South Florida ENT Associates

    6705 S Red Rd Ste 704, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Vivero is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Vivero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Glossectomy. Dr. Vivero is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Padilla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Kertznus is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Kertznus is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Practice
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Practice

    Isabel Rico MD PA

    970 SW 82nd Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isabel Rico is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rico 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    South Florida ENT Associates

    6705 S Red Rd Ste 704, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Fernandez is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Fernandez 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 Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Ozena, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Practice
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Practice

    Eddie Armas MD PA

    7031 Sw 62 Ave, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eddie Armas is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Armas is rated as an Experienced 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 Rhabdomyolysis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Armas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Anesthesia Services LLC

    7887 N Kendall Dr Ste 101, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    German Gonzalez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    7887 N Kendall Dr Ste 101, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Avila is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Avila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Anesthesia Services LLC

    7887 N Kendall Dr Ste 101, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Pina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastromed LLC

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Suarez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Suarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GastroMed

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Veloso is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Veloso 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Veloso is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastromed LLC

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angel Veloso is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Veloso 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastromed LLC

    5101 SW 8th St Ste 200, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Santiago is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Niberto A Moreno MD PLLC

    9195 SW 72nd St Ste 200, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrico Souto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Souto is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholestasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 South Miami, 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 South Miami, 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 South Miami, 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 South Miami, 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 South Miami, 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 South Miami, 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 South Miami, 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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