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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Topsham, ME. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Mainehealth

      121 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 3400, 
      Brunswick, ME 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Calin Stoicov is a Gastroenterologist in Brunswick, Maine. Dr. Stoicov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Mainehealth

      1 Wellness Way, Suite A, 
      Topsham, ME 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Riehl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Topsham, Maine. Dr. Riehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Diabetic Neuropathy, Urinary Incontinence, and Rhizarthrosis.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Mainehealth

      1 Wellness Way, Suite A, 
      Topsham, ME 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Meserve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Topsham, Maine. Dr. Meserve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Multiple Myeloma, and Hypertension.

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

      Mainehealth

      1 Wellness Way, Suite A, 
      Topsham, ME 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristin Parris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Topsham, Maine. Dr. Parris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Fascioliasis, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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

      Mainehealth

      1 Wellness Way, Suite A, 
      Topsham, ME 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Inger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Topsham, Maine. Dr. Inger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      44 Elm St, 
      Topsham, ME 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Samson is an Otolaryngologist in Topsham, Maine. Dr. Samson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Leukoplakia, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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

      Martin's Point Health Care, Inc.

      114 Bath Rd, 
      Brunswick, ME 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcus Deck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brunswick, Maine. Dr. Deck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Mainehealth

      329 Maine St, 
      Brunswick, ME 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Margaret Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brunswick, Maine. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vertigo, and Movement Disorders.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      2 Bisbee St, 
      Lisbon, ME 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Fairchild is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lisbon, Maine. Dr. Fairchild is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      50 Marquis Rd, 
      Freeport, ME 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Saylor is a Geriatrics provider in Freeport, Maine. Dr. Saylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Contracture Deformity.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      50 Marquis Rd, 
      Freeport, ME 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Bither is a Geriatrics provider in Freeport, Maine. Dr. Bither is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula, and Dementia.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      50 Marquis Rd, 
      Freeport, ME 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jodee Mosher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freeport, Maine. Dr. Mosher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Alzheimer's Disease, and Idiopathic Edema.

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

      Mainehealth

      108 Centre St, 
      Bath, ME 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott French is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bath, Maine. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Colitis, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

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

      Mainehealth

      108 Centre St, 
      Bath, ME 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Hanna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bath, Maine. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Intermed PA

      259 Main St, 
      Yarmouth, ME 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristina Mcelhinney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yarmouth, Maine. Dr. Mcelhinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vertigo, High Cholesterol, and Hypercalcemia.

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

      Intermed PA

      259 Main St, 
      Yarmouth, ME 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Pierce is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yarmouth, Maine. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      12 High St Ste 102, 
      Lewiston, ME 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Gasser is an Otolaryngologist in Lewiston, Maine. Dr. Gasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, and Tinnitus. Dr. Gasser is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Topsham, ME?

      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 Topsham, ME?

      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 Topsham, ME?

      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 Topsham, ME?

      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 Topsham, ME?

      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 Topsham, ME?

      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 Topsham, ME?

      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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