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    MediFind found 387 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Chevy Chase, MD. Of these, 311 are Experienced, 75 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    387 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      106 Irving St Nw 4200, Mmg At Whc, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikiya Asamoah-Clark is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Asamoah-Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Hayes is a Pediatrics specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Delayed Growth, Encopresis, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Ajay Bakhshi,md LLC

      9406 Old Georgetown Rd, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ajay Bakhshi is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bakhshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Ajay Bakhshi,md LLC

      9406 Old Georgetown Rd, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Naveen Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

      Chevy Chase Ent Associates, LLC

      5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1500, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Winkler is an Otolaryngologist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      5550 Friendship Blvd, T90, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      5550 Friendship Blvd, T90, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammed Ali is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc

      6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 600, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Ciampa is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ciampa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care

      10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 404, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Chandler, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Capital Digestive Care. Dr. Chandler received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      12016 Georgia Ave, 
      Wheaton, MD 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rahul Gilotra is a Gastroenterologist in Wheaton, Maryland. Dr. Gilotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Maryland Medical First PA

      4011 Randolph Rd, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Narender Bharaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Bharaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      6100 Executive Blvd, Suite 301, 
      Rockville, MD 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      George Bolen is a Gastroenterologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Bolen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Indigestion. Dr. Bolen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      6100 Executive Blvd, Suite 301, 
      Rockville, MD 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Pollack is a Gastroenterologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Indigestion.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      General Practice
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      General Practice
      Walter Reed National Military Ctr, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Opeyemi Oluyemi is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Oluyemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top area of expertise is Painful Swallowing.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      4343 Montgomery Ave, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Quiros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Quiros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, High Cholesterol, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      8218 Wisconsin Ave, Suite Number 305, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Miller is a Geriatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Anemia, Dementia, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Emergency Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Emergency Medicine | Geriatrics

      Amy L Schiffman MD LLC

      110 N Brook Ln, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Schiffman is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      8960 Brown Dr Fl 1, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ann Mecherikunnel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Mecherikunnel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      6200 Oregon Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Polis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Polis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Ringworm.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      10540 Connecticut Ave, 
      Kensington, MD 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dorothy Polahar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Polahar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Cellulitis.

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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 near Chevy Chase, MD?

      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 Chevy Chase, MD?

      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 Chevy Chase, MD?

      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 Chevy Chase, MD?

      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 Chevy Chase, MD?

      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 Chevy Chase, MD?

      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 Chevy Chase, MD?

      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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