The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Exeter, NH

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors near Exeter, NH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Exeter, NH. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3 Alumni Dr Ste 201, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Cabral is an Internal Medicine provider in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Cabral is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Visceromegaly, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3 Alumni Dr Ste 201, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hillary Tompkins is a Gastroenterologist in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3 Alumni Dr Ste 201, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Macmillan is a Gastroenterologist in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Macmillan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    330 Borthwick Ave Ste 311, 
    Portsmouth, NH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Ruben is a Gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dr. Ruben is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Exeter Hospital

    5 Alumni Dr, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Farivar is a Gastroenterologist in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Beacon Surgical Associates PA

    20 Hampton Rd, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noor Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vertigo, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Core Physicians LLC

    21 Hampton Rd, Suite 3, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Buchanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Core Physicians LLC

    21 Hampton Rd Bldg 3, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudia Mcqueen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Mcqueen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Atrial Myxoma.

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

    Office

    21 Hampton Rd Bldg 1, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pangan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Pangan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    21 Hampton Rd Bldg 3, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3 Alumni Dr Ste 201, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Sherman is a Gastroenterologist in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, and Barrett Esophagus.

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

    Core Physicians LLC

    21 Hampton Rd Bldg 3, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Woodward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Woodward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Oral Herpes, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Core Physicians LLC

    21 Hampton Rd Bldg 3, 
    Exeter, NH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christen Doucet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Doucet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), and Holocarboxylase Synthetase Deficiency.

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

    Office

    118 Portsmouth Ave Ste 201, 
    Stratham, NH 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Keenan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stratham, New Hampshire. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

    Office

    118 Portsmouth Ave Bldg D, 
    Stratham, NH 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanna Luchsinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stratham, New Hampshire. Dr. Luchsinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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

    Hampton Internal Medicine

    55 High St Ste 201, 
    Hampton, NH 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Morrissey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hampton, New Hampshire. Dr. Morrissey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Morrissey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beacon Internal Medicine

    155 Borthwick Ave Ste 202W, 
    Portsmouth, NH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Davies is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Davies is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Portsmouth Internal Medicine

    100 Eileen Dondero Foley Ave Ste 300, 
    Portsmouth, NH 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    330 Borthwick Ave Ste 311, 
    Portsmouth, NH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Hyett is a Gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dr. Hyett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    330 Borthwick Ave Ste 311, 
    Portsmouth, NH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aristotle Damianos is a Gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dr. Damianos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Exeter, NH?

    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 Exeter, NH?

    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 Exeter, NH?

    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 Exeter, NH?

    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 Exeter, NH?

    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 Exeter, NH?

    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 Exeter, NH?

    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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