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

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors near Trinity, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Trinity, FL. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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135 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    10820 State Road 54 Ste 201, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dilip Ghanekar is a Gastroenterologist in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Ghanekar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ghanekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterolgy Associates LLC

    8145 Cerebellum Way Ste 101, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jigneshkumar Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    10820 State Road 54 Ste 201, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtis Freedland is a Gastroenterologist in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Freedland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ascites, and Tenesmus. Dr. Freedland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Jordan Young, M.D.

    9332 State Road 54 Ste 202, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jordan Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Ent And Allergy Associates Of Florida LLC

    8105 State Rd 54, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hsu is an Otolaryngologist in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Perichondritis.

    Adria A. Condino
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    JH All Children's Gastroenterology

    14111 State Road 54, 
    Odessa, FL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Condino is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Odessa and the Outpatient Care Center in East Lake. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. She completed pediatric internships at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, and the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. She then completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center, followed by a clinical fellowship and then a research fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Condino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, and Morning Sickness.

    Brett Scotch
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine | Allergy and Immunology

    Scotch Institute Of Ear Nose & Throat

    1818 Short Branch Dr, 103, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Scotch is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Scotch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd Ste 120, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milan Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd Ste 120, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilia Stefaniwsky is a Gastroenterologist in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Stefaniwsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stefaniwsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    10820 State Road 54 Ste 201, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Digiovanni is a Gastroenterologist in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Digiovanni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Gabriel Lugo
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    JH All Children's Gastroenterology

    6709 Ridge Road, Suite 202, Suite 202, 
    Port Richey, FL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Lugo is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Port Richey. His clinical interests include all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology but especially inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. He completed a general pediatrics residency and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Morning Sickness, Lactose Intolerance, and Encopresis.

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

    Trinity Doctors Group

    8133 State Road 54, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ibrahim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Frontier Gastroenterology And Hepatology LLC

    8109 State Road 54, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Kaif is a Gastroenterologist in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Kaif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kaif is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    9330 State Road 54, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Pleurisy, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

    3531 Little Rd, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Medical Associates LLC

    3633 Little Rd Ste 101, 
    Trinity, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Vasta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Trinity, Florida. Dr. Vasta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Vasta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Best Treatment Network

    8104 Old County Road 54, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Halima Ghafoor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Ghafoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Access Health Care Physicians

    7633 Cita Ln, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdel Jibawi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Jibawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

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

    Home Medical Visits LLC

    5304 Mile Stretch Dr, 
    Holiday, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lindberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Holiday, Florida. Dr. Lindberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Tracheitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

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

    Office

    3000 Starkey Blvd, 
    New Port Richey, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elbert Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Trinity, 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 Trinity, 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 Trinity, 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 Trinity, 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 Trinity, 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 Trinity, 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 Trinity, 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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