The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Idaho Falls, ID

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Idaho Falls, ID. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Teton Gastroenterology

    2770 Cortez Ave, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Teton Gastroenterology

    2770 Cortez Ave, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clint Behrend is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Behrend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Teton Gastroenterology

    2770 Cortez Ave, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ned Warner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Warner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Baker Family Practice

    1880 John Adams Pkwy, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wallace Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypothyroidism, Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery

    Mountain West Ear Nose Throat

    1582 Elk Creek Dr, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Hanks is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Hanks is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Teton Gastroenterology

    2770 Cortez Ave, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Evans is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Evans 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 Esophageal Varices, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Teton Gastroenterology

    2770 Cortez Ave, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Richins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Richins 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Grand Teton Gastroenterology

    2770 Cortez Ave, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hendrix is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Hendrix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Indigestion, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mountain View Hospital

    3425 Potomac Way, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reed Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Pain, Bronchitis, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Of Idaho

    2330 Desoto St, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Colson is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Colson 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 Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Malnutrition, and Esophagitis.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Terry Baker MD

    3200 Channing Way Ste A105, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Baker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Baker 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hyperparathyroidism, Sinusitis, and Parathyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    East Falls Orthopaedics

    3200 Channing Way Ste 205, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Wendling is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Wendling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    East Falls Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 Channing Way Ste 304, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Payne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group B Infection, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

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

    Eastern Idaho Medical Consultants

    2380 Jafer Ct, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brady Cook is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Cook 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cor Pulmonale, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2985 Cortez Ave # 200, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Health & Wellness Center Of Idaho PLLC

    2001 S Woodruff Ave Ste 5, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Perttula is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Perttula 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 Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Upper Valley Family Medicine

    711 Rigby Lake Dr Ste 1500, 
    Rigby, ID 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Harper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rigby, Idaho. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

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    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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 Idaho Falls, ID?

    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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