The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Paducah, KY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Paducah, KY. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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27 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Mercy Health — Paducah Gastroenterology

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 308, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lingaiah Chandrashekar is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Chandrashekar is rated as a Distinguished 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 Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chandrashekar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chandrashekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Mercy Health — Paducah Gastroenterology

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 308, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ross Jones is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Carter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Mercy Health — Paducah Ear, Nose And Throat

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 303, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Chadwick is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Chadwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Dr. Chadwick is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Chadwick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Health — Paducah Gastroenterology

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 308, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniell Hill is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Jones is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngeal Cancer, Aural Polyps, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Dr. Butler & Associates PLLC

    2603 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 303, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Butler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Health — Paducah Internal Medicine

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 201, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Purvis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Purvis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Purvis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Purvis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Health — Paducah Internal Medicine

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 201, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mae Fischer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Fischer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jeffrey L. Riney MD & Associates

    225 Medical Center Drive, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Riney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Riney 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 Idiopathic Edema, Bile Duct Obstruction, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Riney is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Riney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bluegrass Gastroenterology PSC

    225 Medical Center Dr Ste 307, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Reed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Reed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2605 Kentucky Ave Ste 202, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Shiben is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Shiben is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Kentuckycare Pharmacy 62

    125 S 20th St, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Diverticular Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Demeo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Demeo 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Lourdes Medical Pavilion LLC

    225 Medical Center Dr, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Smith 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky Specialty Care LLC

    225 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 308, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Scowcroft is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Scowcroft 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Paducah Primary Care P.S.C.

    4620 Village Square Dr, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Wilson 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 Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    2605 Kentucky Ave Ste 601, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Nechtman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Nechtman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pattern Baldness, Aural Polyps, Macroglossia, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Mercy Health — Reidland Family Medicine

    6321 Kentucky Dam Road, 
    Paducah, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terri Telle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Telle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Telle is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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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.