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    MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Oakhurst, NJ. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    159 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      180 Ave At The Cmn, Suite 8a, 
      Shrewsbury, NJ 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eun Chang is an Otolaryngologist in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Browne is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Browne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Browne is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Penny Turtel is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Turtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Turtel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Teresa Tacopina is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Tacopina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tacopina is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      40 Monmouth Rd, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Isaac Dweck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Dweck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dweck is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Junsuke Maki is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Maki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Reza Akhtar is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ben Terrany is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Terrany 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, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1912 State Route 35, Suite 201, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Belitsis is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Belitsis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health, LLC

      1912 State Route 35, Suite 201, 
      Oakhurst, NJ 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Fiest is a Gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Fiest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Mid Atlantic Geriatric Association

      1205 Hwy 35 N, 
      Ocean, NJ 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Suhas Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Ocean, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Monmouth Digestive Health, LLC

      145 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 201, 
      Eatontown, NJ 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Gorcey is a Gastroenterologist in Eatontown, New Jersey. Dr. Gorcey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Allied Digestive Health LLC

      300 2nd Ave, 
      Long Branch, NJ 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Troum is a Gastroenterologist in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Troum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Jersey Shore Geriatrics Inc

      44 Pine St, 
      Tinton Falls, NJ 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Pass is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Dr. Pass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pass is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      19 Davis Ave, 
      Neptune, NJ 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Weinstein is a Gastroenterologist in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      1944 Route 33, Suite 203, 
      Neptune, NJ 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clifford Chu is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

      1944 Route 33, Suite 203, 
      Neptune, NJ 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Brandeisky is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Brandeisky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatrics

      ENT & Allergy Associates - Shrewsbury

      1131 Broad Street, Suite 103, 
      Shrewsbury, NJ 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arvind Prabhat is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Dr. Prabhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Pediatrics

      ENT & Allergy Associates - Shrewsbury

      1131 Broad Street, Suite 103, 
      Shrewsbury, NJ 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Passalaqua is a Pediatrics provider in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Dr. Passalaqua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

      Roger M. Thompson
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Integrated Medicine Alliance PA

      1026 Broad St, Unit 18, 
      Shrewsbury, NJ 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Roger Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Dr. Thompson has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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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