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    MediFind found 708 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Louisiana, US. Of these, 538 are Experienced, 120 are Advanced and 50 are Distinguished.

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    708 providers found
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Wk Pierremont Ent

      7847 Youree Dr, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Beal is an Otolaryngologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Beal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroid Nodule, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Beal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      16260 Airline Hwy, Suite A, 
      Prairieville, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Wk Bossier Ent And Allergy Institute

      2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 440, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Lavo is an Otolaryngologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lavo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lavo is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Wk Bossier Ent And Allergy Institute

      2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 440, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Moore is an Otolaryngologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Wk Moller Cassiere Clinic

      8001 Youree Dr, Suite 400, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cody Tingle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Tingle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tingle is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Wk Bossier Internal Medicine

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 420, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kennedy Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Metastases, Small Bowel Resection, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Moore is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Wk Bossier Internal Medicine

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 420, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Attila Balogh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Balogh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Balogh is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Wkb Family Medicine Associates

      5341 Airline Dr, Suite 130, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Clint Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Wkb Family Medicine Associates

      5341 Airline Dr, Suite 130, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Milligan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Milligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Milligan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Hospital Service District No 1a Of The Parish Of Richland State Of La

      407 Cincinnati St, 
      Delhi, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist in Delhi, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      7015 Hwy 190 E Service Rd, Suite 102, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      16061 Doctors Blvd, Suite B, 
      Hammond, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Reina is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Reina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      16061 Doctors Blvd, Suite B, 
      Hammond, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Mula is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Mula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Clinic, A Professional Medical Corporation

      611 Grammont St, 
      Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Hinkle is a Gastroenterologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Clinic, A Professional Medical Corporation

      611 Grammont St, 
      Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clayton Coon is a Gastroenterologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Coon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Alexandria Gastrointestinal Specialists, LLC

      3311 Prescott Rd, Suite 411, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maury Morrison is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      7015 Hwy 190 E Service Rd, Suite 102, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      16061 Doctors Blvd, Suite B, 
      Hammond, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Booth is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Booth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francisco Marrero is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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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