The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Sioux City, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 501 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Sioux City, IA. Of these, 442 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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

    Lakes Regional Family Medicine

    2301 Highway 71 S, Suite C, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zachary Borus is a family medicine/OB physician at Lakes Regional Family Medicine. Dr. Borus 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 Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borus is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care

    516 South Division Street, Suite 110, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Mujica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Mujica is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mujica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Iowa Specialty Hospitals And Clinics-Fort Dodge

    2700 1st Ave S, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Adams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Adams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    James W. Roat M.D. PC

    2910 Hamilton Blvd Ste 103, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Roat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Roat is rated as a Distinguished 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristi Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Leukoplakia, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amol Agarwal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine

    226 Bluebell Road, 0, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaya Palaniappan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Palaniappan 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 Hypervitaminosis D, Painful Menstrual Periods, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Armbruster is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Gastroenterology

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 201, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satish Sondhi is a Cardiologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Sondhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sondhi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology).

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

    MercyOne Des Moines Gastroenterology Hospitalists

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Grubel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grubel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo ENT/Audiology Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 411, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Pruzinsky is an Otolaryngologist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Pruzinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Pruzinsky is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henning Gerke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gerke 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 Achalasia, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

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

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown 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 Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

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

    Davis County Hospital

    509 N Madison St, 
    Bloomfield, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Floyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomfield, Iowa. Dr. Floyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    3200 W Kimberly Rd Ste 205, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michella Azar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Azar 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 Low Blood Sugar, Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Mercyone Genesis Woodlands Family Medicine

    4321 53rd Ave, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samyuktha Ramavaram is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Ramavaram is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Bayon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bayon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see a Painful Swallowing doctor near Sioux City, IA?

    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 Sioux City, IA?

    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 Sioux City, IA?

    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 Sioux City, IA?

    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 Sioux City, IA?

    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 Sioux City, IA?

    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 Sioux City, IA?

    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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