The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Champaign, IL

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Champaign, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Christie Clinic PLLC

    101 W University Ave, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashok Jagasia is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Jagasia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Mikulicz Disease, Familial Deafness, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Batey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Batey is rated as an Advanced 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hallett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Hallett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Barrett Esophagus, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Henry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Henry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Christie Clinic PLLC

    101 W University Ave, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qazi Khusro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Khusro 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 Esophagitis, Pancreas Divisum, Accessory Pancreas, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Cunningham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Stelle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Stelle is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Salivary Duct Stones, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Christie Pharmacy Champaign LLC

    1801 W Windsor Rd, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karleen Mcneal is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Mcneal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Christie Pharmacy Champaign LLC

    1801 W Windsor Rd, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sami Zabaneh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Zabaneh is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

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

    Christie Pharmacy Champaign LLC

    1801 W Windsor Rd, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fariha Khatri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Khatri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

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

    Carle Clinic Association PC

    1818 E Windsor Rd, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Carle Clinic Association PC

    1818 E Windsor Rd, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suma Peter is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Peter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Christie Clinic At The Fields

    3101 Fields South Dr, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Davendra Ramkumar is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Ramkumar 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lymphocytic Colitis, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Christie Clinic At The Fields

    3101 Fields South Dr, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudia Nugent is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Nugent 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Christie Clinic At The Fields

    3101 Fields South Dr, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Draper is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Draper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Champaign, IL?

    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 Champaign, IL?

    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 Champaign, IL?

    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 Champaign, IL?

    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 Champaign, IL?

    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 Champaign, IL?

    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 Champaign, IL?

    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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