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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Phillipsburg, NJ. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Emrick Blvd

    3100 Emrick Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I believe in giving each patient time to explain their problem and then working with them to find safe, effective solutions. Informative and comprehensive discussions with my patients, plus quality care, yields long-lasting and trusting relationships. | Why I entered medicine | I always felt my role in life was to help others. Growing up with a physician father, I experienced the satisfaction being a doctor gave him and I wanted the same for myself. | Community involvement | I organize and run school fundraisers and charity programs. During the holiday season, I volunteer with meal delivery. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my two children, watching my daughter play volleyball and hearing her sing in an a cappella group at school. I spend time cycling and exercising in my time off. I am also very lucky to have many family members in the area. Dr. Scharf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Infant Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. Dr. Scharf is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    Lopatcong Center

    390 Red School Ln, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thaddeus Aversa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Aversa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Dementia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology - Twin Rivers - Phillipsburg

    755 Memorial Pkwy Ste 202A, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manoj Mittal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Om P. Sharma, MD

    2100 Lehigh Street, Suite 1, 
    Easton, PA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Philosophy of care | I offer you compassionate, caring and high-quality patient care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient safety. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to be of service to others and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. | Community involvement | I work with and sponsor programming at local shelters, temples and other religious institutions. I have served on the board of trustees for a local high school, and have been active in the Easton-area community more than 40 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family – especially my young grandchildren, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams and keeping up with current events. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St Luke's Endoscopy Center-Twin Rivers

    20 Community Dr, 
    Easton, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Herman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Herman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Anemia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St Luke's Endoscopy Center-Twin Rivers

    20 Community Dr, 
    Easton, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanker Mukherjee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Bharat K Mehta MD PC

    2632 Nazareth Rd, 
    Easton, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bharat Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Peptic Ulcer, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Easton

    2200 St Lukes Blvd Ste 230, 
    Easton, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chatargy Kaza is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kaza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Anemia, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Easton

    2200 St Lukes Blvd Ste 230, 
    Easton, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sinan Kutty is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kutty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology - Easton

    2200 St Lukes Blvd Ste 230, 
    Easton, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loveleen Sidhu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Audiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Audiology

    LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Emrick Blvd

    3100 Emrick Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Philosophy of care | I treat everyone as I would want to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | Compassion and curiosity. I love applying knowledge acquired by science to the art of the betterment of mankind. | Personal interests | I enjoy SCUBA diving, skiing and woodworking. Dr. Koprowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Sinusitis. Dr. Koprowski is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Emrick Blvd

    3100 Emrick Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Pestcoe is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pestcoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Pestcoe is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-Sleep Medicine - Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Luke's Hospital-Warren Campus

    185 Roseberry St, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlie Luong is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Luong is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    755 Memorial Pkwy, Suite 300, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Buch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Buch 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 Breast Cancer, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Dementia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Charles R Grubb DO PC

    311 Baltimore St, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Grubb is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Grubb 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 Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Coordinated Health Of Greater New Jersey LLC

    222 Red School Ln, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Durrani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Durrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    290 Red School Lane Alf Operations LLC

    290 Red School Ln, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Gomes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Gomes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Dementia, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    St. Luke's Village Medical Center

    200 Strykers Rd Ste 1, 
    Phillipsburg, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Hotchkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Hotchkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    St. Luke's Wilson Area Internal Medicine

    1950 Hay Ter, 
    Easton, PA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dilipkumar Bera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bera 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    St. Luke's Gastroenterology-Easton

    2200 St Lukes Blvd Ste 230, 
    Easton, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarina Kapoor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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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