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

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near The Villages, FL. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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65 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Gastroenterology And Surgery Associates

    13838 N US Highway 441, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garth George is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. George 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 Diverticular Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. George is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    17345 SE 109th Terrace Rd, 
    Summerfield, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mathew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Summerfield, Florida. Dr. Mathew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    17345 SE 109th Terrace Rd, 
    Summerfield, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariana De Jongh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Summerfield, Florida. Dr. De Jongh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Nyelamanchi MD PA

    1950 Laurel Manor Dr Ste 172, 
    The Villages, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nalini Yelamanchi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Yelamanchi is rated as an Experienced 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 Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Villages Internal Medicine And Senior Clinic PA

    3351 Wedgewood Ln, 
    The Villages, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winston Evalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Evalle 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 Lung Metastases, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Office

    1050 Old Camp Rd Ste 206, 
    The Villages, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Florian Gegaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Gegaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 111 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Sinai Healthcare

    910 Old Camp Rd Ste 144, 
    The Villages, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Agbo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Agbo is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

    Lakeview Internal Medicine PA

    910 Old Camp Rd Ste 200, 
    The Villages, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tasneem Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced 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 Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Cheema is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Premier Medical Associates

    910 Old Camp Rd Ste 130, 
    The Villages, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Select Specialty Hospital-The Villages

    5050 County Road 472, 
    Oxford, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Stephenson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxford, Florida. Dr. Stephenson is rated as an Experienced 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Lowell F Clark MD PA

    10840 N US Highway 301, 
    Oxford, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yvonne Buchanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxford, Florida. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysgraphia, Chronic Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Movement Disorders. Dr. Buchanan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lowell F Clark MD PA

    10840 N US Highway 301, 
    Oxford, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akram Youssef is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Oxford, Florida. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced 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 Anemia, Parkinson's Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | General Practice

    Delcare, PA

    10770 Se 173rd St, 
    Summerfield, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fariborz Delbakhsh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Summerfield, Florida. Dr. Delbakhsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Delbakhsh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1503 Buenos Aires Blvd, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Tafur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Tafur is rated as an Experienced 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 Jaundice, Liver Failure, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    1503 Buenos Aires Blvd Ste 110, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julio Ugarte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Ugarte is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Office

    1503 Buenos Aires Blvd Ste 110, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Rivers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Rivers 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

    Abu Azizullah MD PA

    8550 NE 138th Ln Bldg 800, 
    Lady Lake,, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abu Azizullah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake,, Florida. Dr. Azizullah 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 Multiple Myeloma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Pacemaker Implantation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    10 Lagrande Blvd, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Paiano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Paiano is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

    Integrated Family Medical Center

    773 Highway 466, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalpana Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Menopause.

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

    Family Health Enterprises Inc.

    607 Highway 466, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Burress is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Burress 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 Obesity in Children, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Varicose Veins.

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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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, 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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