The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Nottingham, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 261 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Nottingham, MD. Of these, 205 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Gerry Mullin
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh

    4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 110, Suite 110, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mullin is an associate professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Mullin has more than 30 years of clinical experience in the field of general gastroenterology. Dr. Mullin is a reviewer and also serves on the editorial board of numerous gastroenterology journals. Videos Hopkins at Home presents, A Woman's Journey: Is It Celiac Disease?. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    James H. Clark
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh

    4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 210, Suite 210, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Norwegian
    Offers Telehealth

    The primary clinical interests of James Clark lie in comprehensive diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders, with a focus on deglutition difficulties resulting from head and neck cancer. Additionally, Dr. Clark treats a broad spectrum of upper aerodigestive tract disorders, including but not limited to laryngopharyngeal reflux, chronic cough, Zenker’s diverticulum, dysphagia and esophageal motility disorders. Dr. Clark performs minimally invasive in-office procedures such as unsedated transnasal esophagoscopy and sialendoscopy. His research interests encompass innovative technologies for diagnosis and rehabilitation of swallowing disorders. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Mikulicz Disease, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Joseph C Lin MD LLC

    19 Fontana Lane, Suite 104, 
    Rosedale, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Lactose Intolerance.

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    Robert Bulat
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, A Building, Level 03 North, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bulat joins Johns Hopkins from Tulane University, where he was director of the neurogastroenterology and motility service and director of the GI training program. He specializes in motility and functional disorders, with an emphasis on gastroparesis. He completed his master’s degree (neuroscience) and doctorate (physiology and pharmacology) in the area of smooth muscle function, as well as motility subspecialty training, at McMaster University. Dr. Bulat is an accomplished researcher and has authored several publications and book chapters in his field of interest. Dr. Bulat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Morning Sickness, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mouen Khashab
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Gastroenterologist Mouen Khashab specializes in therapeutic endoscopy, and he oversees this group of practitioners across the Johns Hopkins enterprise. Nationally and internationally known in the field of interventional endoscopy, Dr. Khashab has contributed immensely to the field’s advancement as a minimally invasive means to treat gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Dr. Khashab earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, and subsequently completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Indiana University. He then completed a two-year fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital before joining the faculty in 2011. A busy researcher, Dr. Khashab has published more than 600 papers in peer-reviewed journals. In 2013, he described the procedure called gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (known as G-POEM) and was able to disseminate and teach it all over the world. Other procedures that he expanded include peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), peroral endoscopic myotomy with fundoplication (POEM-F), Zenker’s peroral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM) and full thickness resection. In 2022, he received the Master Endoscopist Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) for his numerous contributions to the field. His procedural expertise includes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), interventional EUS, submucosal endoscopy, POEM/achalasia, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, luminal stenting, large polyp resection and Barrett’s therapy, among others. Dr. Khashab is involved with multiple gastrointestinal societies and has served on many committees, including the ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, which is in charge of formulating guidelines for the practice of endoscopy. He has also served as an associate editor for the journal Endoscopy, a premier journal in the field. Khashab is a highly sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, and he has participated in multiple live endoscopy conferences. Outside of academic medicine, Dr. Khashab is an entrepreneur. His major interest is in new technology and medical devices, and his goal is to disrupt the field by introducing technology that makes endoscopic procedures safer, easier, efficient and more scalable. Dr. Khashab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Jahangir Khan MD

    9114 Philadelphia Rd Ste 304, 
    Rosedale, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jahangir Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.

    John Affronti
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Affronti is a Gastroenterologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Affronti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Maie S. John
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maie John is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Melanoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Saowanee Ngamruengphong
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, A Building, Level 03 North, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
    Offers Telehealth

    Gastroenterologist Saowanee Ngamruengphong specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal malignancies, premalignant and malignant lesions in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., early gastric cancer, Barrett's esophagus-associated neoplasia), esophageal cancer, colon polyps or early colorectal cancer, and pancreatic and biliary disease. Dr. Ngamruengphong earned a medical degree from Chulalongkorn University and completed residency training at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She undertook fellowship training in gastroenterology at the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education and further fellowship training in therapeutic endoscopy at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her research interests include endoscopic resection and the management of precancerous or cancerous gastrointestinal lesions. Dr. Ngamruengphong is a member of several professional organizations, including the Thai Medical Council, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association. Videos Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) — Eileen’s Story Recent News Articles and Media Coverage A Rare, Stomach-Saving Endoscopic Procedure, Inside Tract (Spring 2021) Case Presentation: ESD-TAMIS, Inside Tract (Spring 2019) Innovative Approaches to Colorectal Surgery Benefit Patients, Surgery (Winter 2019) For Colorectal Polyps: Early Detection and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Resection, Inside Tract (Winter, 2019) The Cutting Edge of Endoscopic Resection, Inside Tract (Spring, 2017) Stomach Cancer: Know Your Risks & Treatment Options, Johns Hopkins Surgery (4/26/2017). Dr. Ngamruengphong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Venkata Akshintala
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, A Building, Level 03 North, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Akshintala received his medical degree from the Andhra Medical College in India in 2011. Following this, he completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he established himself as a dedicated researcher. Dr. Akshintala completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2016. He completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2019. Dr. Akshintala then completed additional fellowships in Advanced Endoscopy and Medical Pancreatology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2021. As of July 1, 2021, Dr. Akshintala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Akshintala’s research is focused on the medical as well as endoscopic evaluation and treatment of inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He is also interested in developing new devices and technologies for the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Akshintala has conducted multi-national randomized-controlled trials and has won numerous awards at major national and international conferences for his research. He also has authored more than 60 original articles, editorials, book chapters and review articles. Dr. Akshintala has received grant funding from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Maryland State to support his research. As an innovator, Dr. Akshintala has patented new therapies for gastrointestinal bleeding and pancreas necrosis, a complication of acute pancreatitis. An internationally recognized researcher conducting multi-national clinical trials, Dr. Akshintala holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in India, one of the largest gastroenterology hospitals in the world. Dr. Akshintala is a Ph.D. candidate with the Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group in the Netherlands, who have been pioneered landmark clinical trials related to pancreatitis. Dr. Akshintala offers in-person clinic visits at the Baltimore location and also provides telemedicine visits for patients located in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Dr. Akshintala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Goldberg Rosenstein Khan & Forman M.D.PA.

    7505 Osler Dr Ste 502, 
    Towson, MD 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Rosenstein is a Gastroenterologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Rosenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GSS ECC Cromwell Outside Services

    100 West Road, Suite 115, Suite 115, 
    Towson, MD 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Cromwell is a Gastroenterologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Cromwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Andrew C. Goldstone
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Audiology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Audiology | Otolaryngology

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, 
    Towson, MD 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Goldstone is an otolaryngologist specializing in evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders for adult and pediatric patients. He has been practicing in Baltimore since 1991. Dr. Goldstone takes great pride in providing compassionate and comprehensive ENT care for patients of all ages. Specialty care with attention to cutting-edge therapies and new approaches while ensuring excellence through use of well-established treatments is the principle upon which he practices. His goal is to develop long-term physician-patient relationships that enhance patient satisfaction and the quality and safety of care. Dr. Goldstone is also a member of several national and local medical societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Goldstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Ruptured Eardrum.

    Christina Navin
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Nurse Practitioner

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, 
    Towson, MD 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Navin is a Nurse Practitioner in Towson, Maryland. Ms. Navin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Cleft Tongue, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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

    Franklin Woods Center

    9200 Franklin Square Dr, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Yahya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Yahya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    9005 Kilbride Rd, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Wallace is an Internal Medicine provider in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Jahangir Khan MD

    9114 Philadelphia Rd Ste 304, 
    Rosedale, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruben Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Morning Sickness, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Franklin Square Hospital Center Inc.

    9000 Franklin Square Dr, 
    Rosedale, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Summit Gupta is a Geriatrics provider in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Heart And Vascular Institute-White Marsh

    4924 Campbell Blvd Ste 110, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eduardo Gonzalez is a Gastroenterologist in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    8022 Belair Rd, 
    Nottingham, MD 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tony Varghese is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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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