The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Columbus, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Columbus, IN. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology

    Wellspring Pain Solutions

    2400 Northpark Dr, Ste 10, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Robertson is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Robertson 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 Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Columbus Regional Health Physicians LLC

    2326 18th St Ste 210, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Raymer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Raymer 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Columbus Regional Health Physicians LLC

    2326 18th St Ste 210, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Barrett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Kathleen Smith MD LLC

    3015 10th St, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Hensley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Hensley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Cellulitis, Boils, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Physician Practice Organization Dba Columbus Medical

    2345 Northpark Dr, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Stevens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Stevens 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, Ruptured Eardrum, and Empyema.

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

    Physicians Practice Organization D/B/A Northside Family Medicine

    3201 Middle Rd, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Rau 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 Primary Hyperoxaluria, Vitamin D Deficiency, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Livedo Reticularis.

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

    Physicians Practice Organization Inc

    4050 Central Ave, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Watanabe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Watanabe 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Physicians Practice Organization Inc

    4050 Central Ave, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Iorio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Iorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Southern Indiana Ent. LLC

    1655 N Gladstone Ave Ste E, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Sanders is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Sanders 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

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

    Southern Indiana Ent. LLC

    1655 N Gladstone Ave Ste E, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Hollenkamp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Hollenkamp 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Enlarged Adenoids.

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

    Vascular Partners LLC

    4001 W Goeller Blvd Ste A, 
    Columbus, IN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Niedbalski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Niedbalski 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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

    Family Medical Center PC

    2026 N Ewing St, 
    Seymour, IN 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Fye Iv is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seymour, Indiana. Dr. Fye Iv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Family Medical Center PC

    2026 N Ewing St, 
    Seymour, IN 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lemming is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seymour, Indiana. Dr. Lemming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Family Medical Center PC

    2026 N Ewing St, 
    Seymour, IN 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Morin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seymour, Indiana. Dr. Morin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Family Medical Center PC

    2026 N Ewing St, 
    Seymour, IN 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Shirley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seymour, Indiana. Dr. Shirley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Family Medical Center PC

    2026 N Ewing St, 
    Seymour, IN 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Frey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seymour, Indiana. Dr. Frey 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 High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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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