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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 497 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Norwood, MA. Of these, 396 are Experienced, 97 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Atrius Health, Inc, 1 Lyons Street, 
    Dedham, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sveta Oza is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dedham, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Oza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Oza is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Atrius Health, Inc., 1 Lyons Street, 
    Dedham, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Shields is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dedham, Massachusetts. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Macroamylasemia, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Shields is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sullivan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Needham, MA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Cohen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Needham, MA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Rotman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Rotman 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rotman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    South Shore Internal Medicine Associates, Inc

    100 Highland Street, Suite 300, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Fiore is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fiore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    George L. Barrett, MD, PC

    100 Highland Street, Suite 101, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Barrett is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Barrett 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 Esophagitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Barrett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    BIDHC Extended Care Community Program

    199 Reedsdale Road,, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Schutt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Schutt is rated as an Advanced 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 Deep Vein Thrombosis, Muscle Atrophy, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Schutt is board certified in American Osteopathic Association.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    BIDHC Extended Care Community Program

    199 Reedsdale Road, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Evgenia Forman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Forman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysgraphia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Forman is board certified in American Board Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine.

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

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    850 Boylston St, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Oviedo is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Oviedo is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. Dr. Oviedo is board certified in Gastroenterology and Obesity Medicine.

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

    Brigham And Women's Crohn's And Colitis Center

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 201 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Ryou is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Ryou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ryou is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Ground Entrance 98 Binney Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavan Mallur is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mallur is rated as a Distinguished 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mallur is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Charlwell House Health And Rehabilitation

    305 Walpole St, 
    Norwood, MA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irina Pieleanu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwood, Massachusetts. Dr. Pieleanu is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Low Blood Pressure, Orthostatic Hypotension, and COVID-19.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Need Of Care LLC

    45 Dan Rd, 
    Canton, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramon Espinosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canton, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Espinosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Anemia, Peptic Ulcer, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

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

    Atrius Health, Inc.

    291 Independence Drive, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Ward 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 Multiple Myeloma, Cor Pulmonale, Pulmonary Embolism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ward is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, 100 Highland Street, Milton

    100 Highland Street, Suite 105, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Min Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced 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 Deep Vein Thrombosis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Song is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    BID-Milton Otolaryngology

    100 Highland Street, Suite 221, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Yoon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Yoon 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Familial Deafness, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Yoon is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    BIDHC Extended Care Community Program

    199 Reedsdale Road, 
    Milton, MA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virginia Cummings is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Dementia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Cummings is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Boston ENT Associates, P.C.

    560 Hillside Avenue, Suite H, 
    Needham, MA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Stone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Stone 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 Sialadenitis, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Stone is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    Boston ENT Associates, P.C.

    560 Hillside Avenue, Suite H, 
    Needham, MA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Innis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Innis 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 Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Innis is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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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