The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Flint, MI

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors near Flint, MI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Flint, MI. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Dilip M. Desai

    6240 Rashelle Dr Ste 201, 
    Flint, MI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dilip Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Vascular Surgery Assoc P.C.

    5202 Miller Rd Ste B, 
    Flint, MI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Alnounou is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Alnounou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Elmahdi Saeed MD PC

    2 Hurley Plz Ste 108, 
    Flint, MI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elmahdi Saeed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Henry Ford Medical Center-Flint

    420 S Saginaw St, 
    Flint, MI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Miller is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Henry Ford Medical Center-Flint

    420 S Saginaw St, 
    Flint, MI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Landesman is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Landesman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Henry Ford Medical Center-Flint

    420 S Saginaw St, 
    Flint, MI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Minaudo is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Minaudo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Henry Ford Medical Center-Flint

    420 S Saginaw St, 
    Flint, MI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Neumann is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Neumann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Henry Ford Medical Center-Flint

    420 S Saginaw St, 
    Flint, MI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Macksood is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Macksood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    M. Haitham Al-Midani MD PC

    4050 Walli Strasse Dr, 
    Burton, MI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Al is a Gastroenterologist in Burton, Michigan. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Genesee ENT Associates PC

    1501 S Center Rd Bldg B, 
    Burton, MI 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaled Shukairy is a General Surgeon in Burton, Michigan. Dr. Shukairy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gloria Jue DO PC

    1335 S Linden Rd Ste B, 
    Flint, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamoon Elbedawi is a Gastroenterologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Elbedawi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Anesthesiology

    Hurley Medical Center

    1 Hurley Plz, 
    Flint, MI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Setty is an Anesthesiologist in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Setty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Cancer, and Herniated Disk.

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

    Dort Longway Pharmacy

    2700 Robert T Longway Blvd, 
    Flint, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Abuharaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Abuharaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Dort Longway Pharmacy

    2700 Robert T Longway Blvd, 
    Flint, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khalid Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

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

    Select Specialty Hospital-Flint

    401 S Ballenger Hwy, 
    Flint, MI 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prajesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Select Specialty Hospital-Flint

    401 S Ballenger Hwy, 
    Flint, MI 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oyebimpe Adekolujo is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Adekolujo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Henry Ford Family Medicine-Burton

    1460 N Center Rd, 
    Burton, MI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teresa Sherman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burton, Michigan. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Lymphadenitis.

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

    Henry Ford Family Medicine-Burton

    1460 N Center Rd, 
    Burton, MI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Nikolakeas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burton, Michigan. Dr. Nikolakeas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Oak Street Health Burton

    G3525 S Saginaw St, 
    Burton, MI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darla Murphy is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Burton, Michigan. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Internal Medicine Consultants PC

    1409 S Graham Rd, 
    Flint, MI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randolph Schumacher is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Schumacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Flint, 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 Flint, 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 Flint, 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 Flint, 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 Flint, 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 Flint, 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 Flint, 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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