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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near pennington, NJ. Of these, 147 are Experienced and 19 are Advanced.

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166 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Health Center For Digestive Health

    2 Capital Way Ste 380, 
    Pennington, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Rogart is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Rogart 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 Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Hunterdon Primary Care PC

    84 Route 31 N Ste 103, 
    Pennington, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Soumen Samaddar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Samaddar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Samaddar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Trenton Anesthesiology Associates PA

    2 Capital Way, 
    Pennington, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armen Simonian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Simonian 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 Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Health Gastroenterology Hopewell

    2 Capital Way, 
    Pennington, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sindhi
    Accepting New Patients

    Jyoti Bhatia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Bhatia 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Health Gastroenterology Hopewell

    2 Capital Way, 
    Pennington, NJ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravinder Dhillon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. Dhillon 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Penn Princeton Primary Care Ewing

    1539 Pennington Road, 
    Ewing Township, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Dr. Walker 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Walker is board certified in Family Medicine, 1992. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Somerset, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lijing Shen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Somerset, New Jersey. Dr. Shen 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 Insomnia, Mouth Sores, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo. Dr. Shen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Capital Health System

    1230 Parkway Ave Ste 203, 
    Ewing, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Gettys is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Ewing, New Jersey. Dr. Gettys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged

    53 Walter St, 
    Ewing, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Kolander is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Ewing, New Jersey. Dr. Kolander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Anemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Kolander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    731 Alexander Road, Suite 100, 
    Princeton, NJ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Osias is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Princeton, New Jersey. Dr. Osias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Osias is board certified in Gastroenterology, 2003. Dr. Osias is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    731 Alexander Road, Suite 100, 
    Princeton, NJ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Meirowitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Princeton, New Jersey. Dr. Meirowitz 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 Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meirowitz is board certified in Gastroenterology, 1991 and Internal Medicine, 1987. Dr. Meirowitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Internal And Family Medicine Bucks County

    777 Township Line Road, 2nd Floor, 
    Yardley, PA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Dougherty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Dougherty is board certified in Family Medicine, 2003 and American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Dougherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bucks Co. Gastroenterology Assoc., PC

    301 Oxford Valley Road, #701, 
    Yardley, PA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Rafelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rafelson 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 Enlarged Liver, Hemorrhoids, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rafelson is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bucks Co. Gastroenterology Assoc., PC

    301 Oxford Valley Road, #701, 
    Yardley, PA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jyothi Mekapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mekapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mekapati is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    1084 Taylorsville Rd Ste 103, 
    Washington Crossing, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Kitchen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kitchen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, and Gout.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence Gastroenterology PA

    3100 Princeton Pike Bldg 4, 
    Lawrenceville, NJ 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Deantonio is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Dr. Deantonio is rated as an Advanced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Deantonio is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mercer Internists P.C.

    40 Fuld St Ste 302, 
    Trenton, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish

    Nilesh Rana is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Trenton, New Jersey. Dr. Rana is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Anemia, and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.

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

    Desaimd Medical Assoc LLC

    1296 Quarry Commons Dr, 
    Yardley, PA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narendra Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai 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 Lung Cancer, Peptic Ulcer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Office Of David Barile, MD

    566 Princeton-Kingston Road, 
    Princeton, NJ 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Barile is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Princeton, New Jersey. Dr. Barile is rated as an Advanced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dehydration, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Barile is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Premier ENT Associates

    8 Quakerbridge Plaza, 
    Hamilton, NJ 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nainika Nanda is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hamilton, New Jersey. Dr. Nanda 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 Ludwig Angina, Subglottic Stenosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nanda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 pennington, 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 pennington, 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 pennington, 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 pennington, 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 pennington, 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 pennington, 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 pennington, 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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