The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Tucker, GA

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 265 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Tucker, GA. Of these, 216 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
265 providers found
    Taylor R. Graves
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Emory At Tucker

    1459 Montreal Rd East, Ste305, 
    Tucker, GA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taylor Graves is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Graves has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Uchenna P. Kalu
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Linduc Medical Clinic

    2680 Lawrenceville Highway, Ste202, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Igbo

    Uchenna Kalu is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Kalu has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Stroke, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Eagle Telemedicine- Gastroenterology

    280 Interstate North Cir SE, Ste 600, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Korenblit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Dysmotility, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Lenox Medical Clinic

    3042 Oakcliff Road, Ste200, 
    Doraville, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudha Challa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Doraville, Georgia. Dr. Challa has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Mark A. Stern
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dekalb Gastro - United Digestive

    2675 North Decatur Road, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Stern is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Stern has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    David H. Weinstein
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology

    5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste210, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Weinstein is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Weinstein has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tropical Sprue, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Max A. Shapiro
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology

    5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste210, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Shapiro is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shapiro has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Endoscopy.

    Kelly L. Carson
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology

    5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste210, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Carson is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carson has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, and Bowel Incontinence.

    David S. Eskreis
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl5, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Eskreis is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Eskreis has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Booker H. Dalton
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Atlanta Suite 4075

    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 4075, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Booker Dalton is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dalton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dalton is currently accepting new patients.

    Randy J. Yanda
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Atlanta

    3280 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite T-100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Yanda is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yanda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yanda is currently accepting new patients.

    Clive Albert
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Creek Gastroenterology

    6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste305, 
    Johns Creek, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clive Albert is a Gastroenterologist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Albert has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    William C. Partin
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital

    1455 Montreal Rd E, 
    Tucker, GA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Partin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Partin has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Izabella Verbitsky
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Emory At Tucker

    1459 Montreal Rd East, Ste305, 
    Tucker, GA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Izabella Verbitsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Verbitsky has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Office

    3904 N Druid Hills Rd, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramsey Jackson is a Geriatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Low Potassium Level, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Nipun B. Patel
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Family Clinic

    3646 Chamblee Tucker Road, SteB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Nipun Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, and Oral Herpes.

    Jung W. Suh
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

    2665 North Decatur Road, Suite 350, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jung Suh is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Suh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Suh is currently accepting new patients.

    Anthony M. Balistreri
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dekalb Gastro - United Digestive

    2675 North Decatur Road, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Balistreri is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Balistreri has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Aisha Harun
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Emory At Decatur - ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

    2675 North Decatur Road, Ste707, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aisha Harun is an Otolaryngologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Harun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Familial Deafness, and Jones Syndrome.

    Eric D. High
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dekalb Gastro - United Digestive

    2675 North Decatur Road, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric High is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. High has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Showing 1-20 of 265

    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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy