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    MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Macon, GA. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    50 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Central Ga LLC

      610 3rd St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raymond Bedgood is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Bedgood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Central Ga LLC

      610 3rd St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shahriar Sedghi is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Sedghi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Central Georgia Gastroenterology

      791 Poplar Street, 
      Macon, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Don Heacock is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Heacock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Heacock is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ocmulgee Physician

      446 Poplar Street, Suite B, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alan Justice is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Justice 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. Justice is currently accepting new patients.

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

      IM-Peds Primary Care

      360 Hospital Drive, Suite 110, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Mckinley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Mckinley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Horseshoe Kidney, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mckinley is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine And Associates

      330 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frank Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine And Associates

      330 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Ogburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Ogburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ogburn is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine And Associates

      330 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Upshaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Upshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Upshaw is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine And Associates

      330 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Hardy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Hardy is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine And Associates

      330 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Norman Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Tharpe, O'Neal, Sanders And Cunard

      330 Hospital Drive, Suite 304, 
      Macon, GA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Beverly Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Sanders has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Community Health Care Systems

      250 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Suite 200, 
      Macon, GA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Harold Harrison is an Internal Medicine provider in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Diarrhea. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Health Services Of Central Georgia

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Davey Deal is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Deal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Health Services Of Central Georgia

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Socoloff is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Socoloff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Health Services Of Central Georgia

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Fackler is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Fackler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Vito J. Bagnato
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Bariatric Medicine

      Palmyra Surgical

      420 Charter Boulevard, Suite 103, 
      Macon, GA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vito Bagnato is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Bagnato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bagnato is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Cogent Healthcare Of Macon, LLC

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammed Ajjan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Ajjan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombophlebitis, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

      Cogent Healthcare Of Macon, LLC

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vijaya Gudapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Gudapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Nephrosclerosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Medical Center Of Central Georgia

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Offers Telehealth

      Roxana Coman is a Gastroenterologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Coman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Cogent Healthcare Of Macon, LLC

      777 Hemlock St, 
      Macon, GA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Macon, GA?

      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 Macon, GA?

      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 Macon, GA?

      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 Macon, GA?

      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 Macon, GA?

      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 Macon, GA?

      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 Macon, GA?

      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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