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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near eustis, FL. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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71 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Tavares Surgery

    1878 Mayo Dr, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Celestine Ukah is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Ukah is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Cancer, and Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Ukah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2134 Vindale Rd, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lalbahadur Nagabhairu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Nagabhairu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nagabhairu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Adventhealth Well 65+ Eustis

    2906 David Walker Dr, 
    Eustis, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugh Nguyen is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Eustis, Florida. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Associates

    1819 Salk Ave, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Judith Milstead is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Milstead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Otitis, and Renal Oncocytoma. Dr. Milstead is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Milstead is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Associates

    1819 Salk Ave, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sammy Vaught is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Vaught is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Ozena, and Palatal Myoclonus. Dr. Vaught is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Vaught is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Omni Family Medicine LLC

    8030 Saint James Way, 
    Mount Dora, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Alstott is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Mount Dora, Florida. Dr. Alstott is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Lowell F Clark MD PA

    31450 Church St, 
    Sorrento, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lowell Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sorrento, Florida. Dr. Clark 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 Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Dementia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health - Leesburg

    25010 U.S. Hwy. 27, Units G & H, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Bello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Bello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bello is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    633 N Bay St, 
    Eustis, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Cooke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eustis, Florida. Dr. Cooke 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 Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Cooke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine At

    1101 S Eustis St, 
    Eustis, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Tulley-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eustis, Florida. Dr. Tulley-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Sialadenitis, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Cindy Collier ARNP MN

    2000 Prevatt St, 
    Eustis, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Nickell-Olm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Eustis, Florida. Dr. Nickell-Olm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Nickell-Olm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alex F Bellido MD PA

    2051 Prevatt St, 
    Eustis, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alex Bellido is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eustis, Florida. Dr. Bellido is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Cellulitis, Osteoporosis, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bellido is currently accepting new patients.

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

    R.G. Therapy Services Inc. Dba Legacy Home Health

    1840 Classique Ln, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Perth Blake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Blake 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Lab

    1000 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jigna Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    AdventHealth Waterman

    1000 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miratiqullah Hessami is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Hessami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Lake County Primary Medical Care, LLC

    1866 Mayo Dr, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sujatha Baskar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Baskar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baskar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Baskar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Gastroenterology Associates, LLC

    1858 Mayo Dr, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Sellers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Sellers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Sellers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1862 Mayo Dr, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Chang is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Chang 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aegis Medical Group LLC

    1733 David Walker Dr, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dan Boggus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Boggus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Boggus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Tavares VA Clinic

    1390 E Burleigh Blvd, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Boque-Santiago is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Boque-Santiago 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 Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 eustis, 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 eustis, 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 eustis, 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 eustis, 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 eustis, 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 eustis, 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 eustis, 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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