The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Edison, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 282 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Edison, NJ. Of these, 239 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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282 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Premier Gastroenterology Consultants

    122 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chintan Modi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Modi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Modi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Digestive Center, Inc

    205 Bridge Street, Building D, 
    Metuchen, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivas Vasireddi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metuchen, New Jersey. Dr. Vasireddi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vasireddi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Scott S Chae MD GI Clinic, LLC

    2 Route 27, Suite 107, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Chae is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Chae is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chae is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants, PA

    205 May Street, Suite 201, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rosenheck is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Rosenheck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rosenheck is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants, PA

    205 May Street, Suite 201, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Penn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Penn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Penn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants, PA

    205 May Street, Suite 201, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Hodes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Hodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Hodes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Brunswick Internal Medicine Group, PC

    17 Bridge Street, 
    Metuchen, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inderjit Kainth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metuchen, New Jersey. Dr. Kainth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kainth is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Eric B Chandler Health Center

    277 George St Fl 2, 
    New Brunswick, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ranita Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Painful Swallowing, Ascites, and Hypertension. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    210 Somerset St Fl 8, 
    New Brunswick, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Payal Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants, PA

    205 May Street, Suite 201, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Goldberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Menetrier Disease, Macroamylasemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Janardhan Bollu MD

    1819 Oak Tree Road, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janardhan Bollu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Bollu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Infectious Disease

    98 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zarina Sayeed is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Sayeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Devjit Singh Nayar MDoffice

    1921 Oak Tree Road, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Devjit Nayar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Nayar 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 Proctitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

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

    Ketankumar Vaidya MD, LLC

    2149 Woodbridge Avenue, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketankumar Vaidya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Vaidya 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 Cellulitis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Tracheitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vaidya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    HMH - Family Medicine - Edison - May Street

    225 May Street, Suite E, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bullock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Bullock 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bullock is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Lung And Airway Center

    80 James Street, Floor 2, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lebovics is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Lebovics is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Lebovics is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Advanced Lung And Airway Center

    80 James Street, Floor 2, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matin Imanguli is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Imanguli 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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Imanguli is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants, PA

    205 May Street, Suite 201, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Sedhom is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sedhom 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 Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sedhom is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    HMH - Primary Care - Edison

    111 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arvind Doshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Rickets, Gitelman Syndrome, and Osteomalacia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iqbal Jafri is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Jafri 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 Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Rathke Cleft Cyst. Dr. Jafri is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

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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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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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