The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Gardner, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Gardner, MA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Heywood Affiliated Medical Group Inc.

    570 Baldwinville Rd, 
    Baldwinville, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gretchen Kelley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. Dr. Kelley is rated as a Distinguished 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Angus J. Michaels M.D. P.C.

    250 Green St Ste 104, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Dunzendorfer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Dunzendorfer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Anemia, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gardner Family Medicine Inc.

    57 City Hall Ave, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

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

    Heywood Affiliated Medical Group Inc.

    266 Main St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin O'hara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. O'hara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bulimia, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Angus J. Michaels M.D. P.C.

    250 Green St Ste 104, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phani Molakatalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Molakatalla 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gardner Office

    250 Green St Ste 202, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Sweeney 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 Familial Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Office

    205 School St Ste 401, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Dresens is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Dresens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Gallbladder Disease, Painful Swallowing, and Boils.

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

    Office

    725 Timpany Blvd, 
    Gardner, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tricia Vorderstrasse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Vorderstrasse 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Enlarged Liver.

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

    Daniel H. Ervin DO PC

    22 South St, 
    Westminster, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ervin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Westminster, Massachusetts. Dr. Ervin 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 Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Leukoplakia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Sterling Family Medicine

    50 Leominster Road, 
    Sterling, MA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Su-fan Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Sterling, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Frozen Shoulder, Tenosynovitis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Lin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, General Pediatrics.

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

    Winchendon Family Pharmacy

    55 Hospital Dr, 
    Winchendon, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Havlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Dr. Havlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Lung Metastases, Dementia, Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    145 US Route 202, 
    Rindge, NH 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Cooley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rindge, New Hampshire. Dr. Cooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Anemia, Fabry Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Leominster Internal Medicine

    50 Memorial Drive, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Danilo Funa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Funa 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 Chronic Pancreatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Medullary Sponge Kidney. Dr. Funa is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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

    HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus

    50 Memorial Drive, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Cotter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. Dr. Cotter 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Cotter is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Center For Digestive Wellness

    105 Erdman Way, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliot Feinberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Feinberg 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 Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Barre Family Health Center

    151 Worcester Road, 
    Barre, MA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Hajj is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Barre, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hajj 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 Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Hajj is board certified in Family Medicine.

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

    ENT Associates

    33 Electric Ave, 
    Fitchburg, MA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bogdasarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dr. Bogdasarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, and Jones Syndrome.

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

    Robert A Babineau JR MD PC

    47 Ashby State Rd Ste 103, 
    Fitchburg, MA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Babineau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Dr. Babineau is rated as an Experienced 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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Boils.

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

    Montachusett Internal Medicine

    80 Erdman Way, 
    Leominster, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jyoti Nagarkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Nagarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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 Gardner, MA?

    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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