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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near ipswich, MA. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    North Shore Physicians Group

    414 Haverhill St, 
    Rowley, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cerima Durakovic-Seremet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rowley, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Durakovic-Seremet 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Obesity in Children, and Warts. Dr. Durakovic-Seremet is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3 Electronics Ave Ste 201, 
    Danvers, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Stevens is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Pneumonia.

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

    Sideris D. Baer M.D.

    92 Central St, 
    Ipswich, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sideris Baer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Dr. Baer 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 Dementia, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Dysgraphia, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

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

    Lahey Health Primary Care Ipswich

    36 Essex Rd, 
    Ipswich, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Soderland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Dr. Soderland 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 Cardiomyopathy, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Bilh Thompson Medical Associates

    242 John Wise Ave, 
    Essex, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Candace Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Essex, Massachusetts. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    30 Tozer Rd Ste 203, 
    Beverly, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Shih is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Beverly, Massachusetts. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Kidney Stones. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Veritas Genetics Inc.

    99 Conifer Hill Dr, 
    Danvers, MA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Allara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Allara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Allara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Danvers Medical Associates Bilh PC

    480 Maple St Ste 204, 
    Danvers, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Seacoast Medical Associates

    21 Highland Ave Ste 24, 
    Newburyport, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Guido Navarra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Navarra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Navarra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fresenius Medical Care Of Newburyport

    260 Merrimac St, 
    Newburyport, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Beaudoin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Beaudoin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Beaudoin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fresenius Medical Care Of Newburyport

    260 Merrimac St, 
    Newburyport, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Schwartz 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brian Orr Pediatrics LLC

    1 Blackburn Dr, 
    Gloucester, MA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Maguire is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, COVID-19, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Maguire is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brian Orr Pediatrics LLC

    1 Blackburn Dr, 
    Gloucester, MA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Doran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Dr. Doran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Coronary Heart Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Doran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brian Orr Pediatrics LLC

    1 Blackburn Dr, 
    Gloucester, MA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Pawson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Dr. Pawson is rated as an Experienced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Lung Metastases, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Pawson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    100 Cummings Ctr Ste 136G, 
    Beverly, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Mugge is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Beverly, Massachusetts. Dr. Mugge is rated as an Advanced 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 Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Mugge is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Cummings Ctr Ste 136G, 
    Beverly, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Chrzanowski is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Beverly, Massachusetts. Dr. Chrzanowski 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Chrzanowski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beverly Hospital

    85 Herrick St, 
    Beverly, MA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Demetroulakos is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Beverly, Massachusetts. Dr. Demetroulakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Sialadenitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Demetroulakos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    85 Herrick Street Ext, 
    Beverly, MA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Smith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beverly, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith 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 Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    3 Electronics Ave Ste 201, 
    Danvers, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Brand is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Brand is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Brand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3 Electronics Ave Ste 201, 
    Danvers, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martha Martents is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Martents is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Martents 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 ipswich, 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 ipswich, 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 ipswich, 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 ipswich, 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 ipswich, 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 ipswich, 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 ipswich, 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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