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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Lake St Louis, MO. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    27 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology LLC

      200 Brevco Plz, Suite 208, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jhony Doumit is a Gastroenterologist in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Doumit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Matthew P. Page
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Midwest ENT Centre

      4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
      St.peters, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Page is a native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He graduated in 1995 from Ecole Secondaire l’Essor – a French Catholic high school in his hometown. He then pursued his pre-medical studies at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where he majored in physiology and minored in neuroscience. After graduating in 1999, Dr. Page spent a year in Southern Africa based on the missionary hospital ship M/V Anastasis doing health education and outreach in remote communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Having caught the travel bug, he then moved to Australia to pursue his medical degree at the University of Sydney where he graduated with honors in 2004.After medical school, Dr. Page continued his medical training at the University of Missouri – Columbia, serving both his surgical internship from 2005-2006 and residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery from 2006-2010. During residency, he authored many original scientific articles and presented his research at national scientific meetings. He received awards from the American Academy of Otololaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, including the Resident Leadership Award and a Travel Grant that allowed him to travel to Kenya to perform cleft lip / palate surgery. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society in and received the MU Most Outstanding Resident Award for Excellence in Medical Education.After graduating from residency in 2010, Dr. Page was recruited to the MU School of Medicine faculty, where he served as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. As an academic surgeon, Dr. Page had a busy clinical practice taking care of patients. He also served as the director of medical student education where he had the opportunity to help train hundreds of future doctors – many of whom are practicing across Missouri. In addition, Dr. Page founded and directed the MU Voice, Swallow and Airway Center – an interdisciplinary center that has become a leader in voice, swallow and airway research.While in Columbia, Dr. Page met his wife Jenna – a St. Louis County native who graduated from Nerinx Hall. With their growing family, the Pages relocated to the St. Louis area in 2016 where they now have an abundance of free babysitters!Since joining Midwest ENT in 2016, Dr. Page has brought his expertise in voice, swallow and airway disorders, as well as in general otolaryngology, to St. Charles County.Dr. Page is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He enjoys traveling to unusual places, jumping on the trampoline and making a huge mess in the kitchen. Dr. Page is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

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

      Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology LLC

      200 Brevco Plz, Suite 208, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edwardo Verzola is a Gastroenterologist in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Verzola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Ascites, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology LLC

      200 Brevco Plz, Suite 208, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Youssef Assioun is a Gastroenterologist in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Assioun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      300 Medical Plz, Suite 150, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Rodemann is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rodemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rodemann is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology | Emergency Medicine | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology | Emergency Medicine | Geriatrics

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      300 Medical Plz, Suite 150, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Tariq is a Gastroenterologist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tariq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tariq is currently accepting new patients.

      J. Matthew Conoyer
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Midwest ENT Centre

      4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
      St.peters, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Conoyer is a seventh-generation resident of St. Charles County and a second-generation otolaryngologist—head & neck surgeon. He grew up in St. Charles, graduating from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1991 and from Duchesne High School in 1995. He then attended St. Louis University, where he majored in biology while minoring in philosophy and theology. In college, Dr. Conoyer was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Societies. He graduated summa cum laude in 1999 and was selected for early admission to the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Vanderbilt in 2003. After medical school, Dr. Conoyer continued his medical training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he served his surgical internship from 2003-2004 and his residency in otolaryngology—head & neck surgery from 2004-2008. During residency, he authored multiple medical textbook contributions and original scientific articles. His original findings linking smoking to hearing loss garnered attention from national news outlets and many scientific citations. After serving a year as Chief Resident, he moved his family back home to St. Charles County to join Midwest ENT Centre in 2008. Since that time, Dr. Conoyer has developed a reputation as a regional early adopter of emerging medical technologies and minimally-invasive surgical procedures that offer better outcomes and quality-of-life to his patients. He was the first in the bi-state area to perform an in-office balloon sinus dilation procedure and remains among the nation’s most experienced with these procedures. He has similarly been a pioneer with many other office-based ENT technologies, including the Vivaer® procedure (treating nasal obstruction), Eustachian tube dilation, posterior nasal nerve treatments for vasomotor rhinitis, steroid-eluting sinus implantations and the fitting and placement of direct-drive hearing aids. Dr. Conoyer lives in St. Charles County with his wife, Ellen, and their four children. When not caring for his patients, he enjoys coaching youth basketball, wildlife land management and hunting. He is active in his Church, his local parish, and several outreach ministries. Dr. Conoyer is board-certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery and has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Dr. Conoyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Benjamin M. Conoyer
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Midwest ENT Centre

      4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
      St.peters, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Conoyer is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Conoyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Conoyer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      200 Brevco Plz, Suite 208, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Petersen is a Gastroenterologist in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.

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

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      400 Medical Plz, Suite 200, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Breast Cancer.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      400 Medical Plz, Suite 200, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Hinton is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hinton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hinton is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      400 Medical Plz, Suite 200, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Vangundy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vangundy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Vangundy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      300 Medical Plz, Suite 310, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Marsicano is a Gastroenterologist in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Marsicano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      300 Medical Plz, Suite 150, 
      Lake St Louis, MO 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohhamed Omran is a Gastroenterologist in Lake St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Omran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1002 Peruque Crossing Court, Suite 101, 
      Ofallon, MO 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Weikart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ofallon, Missouri. Dr. Weikart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Weikart is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Midwest ENT Centre

      4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
      St.peters, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Mac Donald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Mac Donald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mac Donald is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Physician Groups Lc

      20 Progress Point Pkwy, Suite 206, 
      O Fallon, MO 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Qaiser Jawaid is a Gastroenterologist in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Jawaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      6994 Mexico Rd, 
      Saint Peters, MO 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Hingst is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Hingst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. Dr. Hingst is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Urology Of St. Louis, Inc

      4651 Hwy K, 
      O Fallon, MO 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Marino is an Otolaryngologist in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Marino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ozena. Dr. Marino is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ssm Medical Group Inc

      1475 Kisker Rd, Suite 200, 
      Saint Charles, MO 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Raymond Hu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Saint Charles, Missouri. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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 Lake St Louis, MO?

      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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