The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Meridian, ID

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors near Meridian, ID

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Meridian, ID. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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47 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Meridian Endoscopy Center

    2235 E Gala St, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirsten Sayson is a Gastroenterologist in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Sayson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Meridian Endoscopy Center

    2235 E Gala St, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshay Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Meridian Endoscopy Center

    2235 E Gala St, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Dell'aglio is a Gastroenterologist in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Dell'aglio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Meridian Endoscopy Center

    2235 E Gala St, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Witte is a Gastroenterologist in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Witte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    3340 E Goldstone Dr, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Southern Idaho Health Partners Dba Saltzer Clinics

    875 S Vanguard Way Ste 200, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Affleck is an Otolaryngologist in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Affleck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

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

    St Luke's Regional Medical Center

    520 S Eagle Rd Ste 3102, 
    Meridian, ID 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Woodlief is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Woodlief is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Infectious Disease

    St. Luke's Clinic-St. Luke's Family Health Boise McMillan Rd.

    12080 W McMillan Rd, 
    Boise, ID 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Mcmahon is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Bronchitis, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    St Lukes Regional Medical Center

    3301 N Sawgrass Way, 
    Boise, ID 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Maier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Maier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Sitosterolemia, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    5080 E Commerce St, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Jankowski is a Gastroenterologist in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Jankowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    5080 E Commerce St, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Evans is a Gastroenterologist in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    5080 E Commerce St, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Krajicek is a Gastroenterologist in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Krajicek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    5080 E Commerce St, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Brimhall is a Gastroenterologist in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Brimhall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    5080 E Commerce St, 
    Nampa, ID 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Cook is a Gastroenterologist in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced 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.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    6259 W Emerald St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Goulet is a Gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Goulet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    6259 W Emerald St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    6259 W Emerald St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schutz is a Gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Schutz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    6259 W Emerald St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Mallory is a Gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Mallory is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    6259 W Emerald St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Osterkamp is a Gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Osterkamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Clinic

    6259 W Emerald St, 
    Boise, ID 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bank is a Gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Bank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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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