The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in West Monroe, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 779 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near West Monroe, LA. Of these, 597 are Experienced, 131 are Advanced and 51 are Distinguished.

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

    Ochsner Health Center-Prairieville

    16220 Airline Hwy, 
    Prairieville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Venerando Delmundo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Prairieville, Louisiana. Dr. Delmundo is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Delmundo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5341 Airline Dr Ste 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. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Medicine Associates

    5341 Airline Dr Ste 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. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Milligan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, 
    Abbeville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Lahasky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Abbeville, Louisiana. Dr. Lahasky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lahasky is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Thibodaux Medical Clinic

    931 N Canal Blvd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gayathri Talluri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Talluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Talluri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Palmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Dies is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Dies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dies is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Ear, Nose And Throat & Hearing Pierremont

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

    Michael Beal is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Beal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroid Nodule, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Beal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu 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 Choledocholithiasis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bienvenu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 304, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Simhadri Sastry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sastry is rated as an Advanced 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 Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sastry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shweta Kharalkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kharalkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kharalkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Pediatric Gastroenterology

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Otu-Nyarko is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Otu-Nyarko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Lactose Intolerance, Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Otu-Nyarko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Internal Medicine Associates

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 400, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Mcright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    WK Bossier ENT & Allergy

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

    John Lavo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lavo is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lavo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    WK Bossier ENT & Allergy

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

    Kevin Moore is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced 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 Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, 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

    Office

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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

    Willis Knighton Bossier Internal Medicine

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 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. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Metastases, Small Bowel Resection, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

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

    Brian Moore is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic And Treatment Clinic

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 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. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Balogh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services

    616 S Washington St, 
    Bastrop, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bastrop, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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 West Monroe, LA?

    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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