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    MediFind found 246 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Carmel, IN. Of these, 204 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    246 providers found
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Indiana Gastroenterology Inc

      13421 Old Meridian St, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Fecht is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Fecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Functional MD Clinic

      75 Executive Dr Ste D, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Simranjit Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Acute Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      1120 Aaa Way, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Stout is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Stout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Otolaryngology Associates LLC

      11725 Illinois St, Suite 445, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Youkilis is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Youkilis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Youkilis is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Otolaryngology Associates LLC

      11725 Illinois St, Suite 445, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Megan Wood is an Otolaryngologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Wood has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Perichondritis, and Laryngitis. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Iu Health Medical Group LLC

      1701 N Senate Blvd, 
      Indianapolis, IN 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stacey Halum is an Otolaryngologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Halum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Halum is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Orthopedics | General Surgery
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Orthopedics | General Surgery

      Iu Health Medical Group LLC

      1701 N Senate Blvd, 
      Indianapolis, IN 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Noah Parker is an Otolaryngologist and an Orthopedics provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Careline Pin100 LLC

      600 E Carmel Dr, Pin100, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ellen Kaehr is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Kaehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Vascular Dementia, and COVID-19.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Group Inc

      13500 N Meridian St, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jianmin Tian is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Anesthesiology

      Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital

      13500 N Meridian St, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Zirkelbach is an Anesthesiologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Zirkelbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Group Inc

      13450 N Meridian St, Suite 354, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Foster is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Group Inc

      13450 N Meridian St, Suite 354, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sweta Tandra is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Tandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      St Vincent Medical Group Inc

      13450 N Meridian St, Suite 354, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sebastian Strobel is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Strobel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Adenoma, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Strobel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Impact Physician Group Indiana LLC

      13219 N Meridian St, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sheryar Sarwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Sarwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Stroke. Dr. Sarwar is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Impact Physician Group Indiana LLC

      13219 N Meridian St, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zahid Saqib is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Saqib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Dr. Saqib is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      12188 A North Meridian St, Suite 375, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Freeman is an Otolaryngologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Sinusitis, Gastrostomy, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      12188a N Meridian St, Suite 375, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tod Huntley is an Otolaryngologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Huntley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Huntley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      St Vincent Medical Group Inc

      12188 A N Meridian St, Suite 375, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zane Freeman is an Otolaryngologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, Painful Swallowing, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Family Physicians, Inc.

      11700 N Meridian St, Indiana University Health, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jesse Spear is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Spear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Spear is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Iu Health Medical Group LLC

      11700 N Meridian St, 
      Carmel, IN 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Prasanna Ponugoti is a Gastroenterologist in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Ponugoti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colorectal Cancer, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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 Carmel, IN?

      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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