The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Fort Wayne, IN

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Fort Wayne, IN. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Fairfield Village

    2626 Fairfield Ave, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Van Den Driessche is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Van Den Driessche is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Apical Healthcare LLC

    327 E Wayne St Ste 150, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ilo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ilo 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Anemia.

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

    Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System

    2121 Lake Ave, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashish Khemka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Khemka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Delirium, Alzheimer's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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

    Office

    750 Broadway Ste 150, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Wilkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Wilkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Delirium, Hypothyroidism, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

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

    Office

    1900 Carew St Ste 1, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kaplanis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kaplanis 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 Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    1818 Carew St, Suite 260, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Ransbottom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ransbottom 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Frostbite.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    2231 Carew St, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imad Horani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Horani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Diarrhea.

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

    Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC

    3534 Brooklyn Ave, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Baltes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Baltes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Iu Health Primary Care-Fort Wayne

    256 E Pettit Ave, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Perez 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Tonsillitis.

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

    The Kroger Pharmacy

    5110 N Clinton St, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Alzheimer's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Paragon Home Care Inc

    3512 Stellhorn Rd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. King 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 Parkinson's Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Anemia, and Movement Disorders.

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

    Karim Moshref MD PC

    2110 Lower Huntington Rd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    M A Moshref is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. A Moshref 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 Hypothyroidism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Ppg-Pediatrics

    6507 E State Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Bryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Bryan 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

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

    Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Surinder Pal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Pal 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 Scurvy, Muscle Atrophy, Insomnia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lhp-Family Medicine-Dupont Circle Court

    10020 DuPont Circle Ct Ste 110, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kintanar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Kintanar is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Indiana Medical Associates LLC

    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tariq Akbar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Akbar 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 Ascites, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Indiana Medical Associates LLC

    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sushil Jain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Indiana Medical Associates LLC

    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    8028 Carnegie Blvd Ste 300, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Benson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

    10021 DuPont Circle Ct, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohan Rao is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty.

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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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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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