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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 430 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Evanston, IL. Of these, 361 are Experienced, 66 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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430 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    909 Davis St., Suite 200, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Harvan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Harvan 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 Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Breast Cancer, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Harvan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harvan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    909 Davis St., Suite 200, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Blumen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Blumen is rated as an Experienced 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 Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Crisis, and Familial HDL Deficiency. Dr. Blumen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Blumen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oakton Park Medical Center

    4555 Oakton St., 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vadim Edelstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Edelstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Edelstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Edelstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9977 Woods Dr., Suite 100, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, German, Serbo Croatian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Branka O'sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. O'sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency. Dr. O'sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. O'sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9977 Woods Dr., Suite 100, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Massel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Massel 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, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Massel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Massel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9977 Woods Dr., Suite 100, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, German, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Levine is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Levine 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 Tenosynovitis, Sitosterolemia, Graves Disease, and Dementia. Dr. Levine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Shalom Care

    5250 Old Orchard Rd Ste 300, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chirag Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5140 N. California Ave., Suite 700-GMP, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sameer Alvi is an Otolaryngologist and a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Male Pattern Baldness, Mikulicz Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Alvi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Alvi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    Chicago, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Bharat Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Tenosynovitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    3936 N Milwaukee Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Roy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Roy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack 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 Dementia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mccormack is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mccormack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Geriatric Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Manta is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Manta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Manta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Manta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome

    1610 Luther Ln, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Chicoine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Chicoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Cellulitis. Dr. Chicoine is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Chicoine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    Chicago, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Pajot is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Pajot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Pajot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Pajot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Elm Place Medical Group

    480 Elm Pl., Suite 203, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Greenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Greenberger is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Greenberger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Greenberger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endoscopy Center Of The North Shore, LLC

    1732 Central St., 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Tsang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Tsang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tsang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tsang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 717, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhan Quader is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Quader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Quader is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Quader is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Olinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Olinger is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure. Dr. Olinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ebihara is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Ebihara 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Ebihara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group-Wilmette-Internal Medicine

    1515 Sheridan Rd Ste 31A, 
    Wilmette, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmette, Illinois. Dr. Anderson 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 Methylmalonyl Coenzyme A Mutase Deficiency, Methylmalonic Acidemia, Hypervitaminosis D, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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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