The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Salisbury, NC

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Salisbury, NC. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Novant Health Pinnacle Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy - Salisbury

    330 Jake Alexander Blvd. W, Suite 101-A, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Whitaker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Whitaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Whitaker is board certified in Otolaryngology.

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

    Rowan Diagnostic Clinic - Salisbury

    611 Mocksville Ave, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Seifert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Seifert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Seifert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rowan Diagnostic Clinic - Salisbury

    611 Mocksville Ave, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Shellhorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Shellhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Chronic Cough, Infertility, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shellhorn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carolina Spine & Hand Center PA

    1809 Brenner Ave Ste 102, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Jagarlamudi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Jagarlamudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carolina Spine & Hand Center PA

    1809 Brenner Ave Ste 102, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vineet Korrapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Korrapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    310 Statesville Blvd, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuthapong Sukkasem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Sukkasem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Gerstmann Syndrome, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Choroid Plexus Papilloma.

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

    Novant Medical Group Inc.

    111 S Salisbury Gq Ave, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Caron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Caron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Novant Health Rowan Family Physicians

    650 Julian Road, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronnie Barrier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Barrier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Barrier is board certified in Family Medicine.

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

    Novant Health Rowan Family Physicians

    650 Julian Road, 
    Salisbury, NC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Ott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salisbury, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Ott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ott is board certified in Family Medicine.

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

    Novant Health Cotton Grove Family Medicine

    1926 Cotton Grove Road, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michaela Renich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Renich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Dr. Renich is board certified in Family Medicine.

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

    High Rock Internal Medicine PA

    104 W Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hsieh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Neuralgia, Cervical Spondylosis, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Lexington Family Physicians PA

    102 W Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sundararajan Sundararajan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Sundararajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Beverly Joyce Lessane MD Internal Medicine PLLC

    521 N Cannon Blvd # B, 
    Kannapolis, NC 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beverly Lessane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Dr. Lessane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Lexington Center For Gastrointestinal Health

    11 Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Blackard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Blackard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

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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 Salisbury, NC?

    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 Salisbury, NC?

    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 Salisbury, NC?

    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 Salisbury, NC?

    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 Salisbury, NC?

    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 Salisbury, NC?

    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 Salisbury, NC?

    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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