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    MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Byron Center, MI. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    119 providers found
      Amy N. Sanborn
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Corewell Health Geriatric And Special Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Sanborn is a Geriatrics provider in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Sanborn has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Malnutrition.

      Tuyen D. Nguyen
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Corewell Health Geriatric And Special Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tuyen Nguyen is a Geriatrics provider in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

      Iris F. Boettcher
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Corewell Health Geriatric And Special Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Iris Boettcher is a Geriatrics provider in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Boettcher has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Anemia, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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      Mark W. Bates
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Corewell Health Home Based Primary Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      39+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Bates is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Bates has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

      Anthony M. Foster
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Corewell Health Home Based Primary Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Foster has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Acute Cystitis.

      Michelle M. Barton
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing

      Corewell Health Geriatric And Special Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      8+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Barton is a Geriatrics provider in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Barton has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Malnutrition.

      Carlos O. Weiss
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Corewell Health Bridging Adult Care

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Weiss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Weiss has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vascular Dementia, and Heart Failure.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Western Michigan Plc

      2093 Health Dr Sw, Suite 201, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allan Coates is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Coates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics

      Corewell Health Geriatric And Special Care - Byron Center

      7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, 
      Byron Center, MI 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Guibin Li is a Geriatrics provider in Byron Center, Michigan. Dr. Li has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Idiopathic Edema.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      5900 Byron Ctr Ave Sw, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Riley is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2122 Health Dr Sw, Suite 150, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Hamby is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Hamby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2122 Health Dr Sw, Suite 150, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Armita Ghoddousi is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Ghoddousi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      5838 Metro Way Sw, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heidi Putt is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Putt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      2093 Health Dr, Suite 201, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Tabor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Tabor is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2093 Health Dr Sw, 302 Metro Health Gastroent, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Luke Deroo is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Deroo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2093 Health Dr Sw, 302 Metro Health Gastroent, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ammar Hassan is a Gastroenterologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Michael F. Foster
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists - Grandville

      3501 Rivertown Point Court Southwest, 
      Grandville, MI 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Foster is an Otolaryngologist in Grandville, Michigan. Dr. Foster has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

      John W. Hamersma
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Grand Valley Medical Specialists - Wyoming

      2093 Health Drive Southwest, Suite 200, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Hamersma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Hamersma has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Hamersma is currently accepting new patients.

      Thomas V. Bilisko
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Grand Valley Medical Specialists - Wyoming

      2093 Health Drive Southwest, Suite 200, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Bilisko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Bilisko has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Macroamylasemia, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Apo A-I Deficiency. Dr. Bilisko is currently accepting new patients.

      Claudell Cox
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Michigan Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Specialists - Wyoming

      1555 44th Street Southwest, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Claudell Cox is an Otolaryngologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Palatal Myoclonus. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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 Byron Center, MI?

      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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