The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Pomona, NY

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 111 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Pomona, NY. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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111 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    200 White Plains Road, Suite 201, 
    Tarrytown, NY 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Zalvan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tarrytown, New York. Dr. Zalvan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zalvan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Highland Medical Rockland Gastroenterology And Liver Disease

    2 Medical Park Dr Ste 14, 
    West Nyack, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Tatar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Nyack, New York. Dr. Tatar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Highland Medical Rockland Gastroenterology And Liver Disease

    2 Medical Park Dr Ste 14, 
    West Nyack, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Svetlana Korenfeld is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Nyack, New York. Dr. Korenfeld is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Care Of Long Island PLLC

    974 Route 45, Suite 2000, 
    Pomona, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Heller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pomona, New York. Dr. Heller 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Ancillary Services PLLC

    974 Route 45, 
    Pomona, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Hollander is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pomona, New York. Dr. Hollander 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 Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates Of Rockland PC

    974 Route 45 Ste 2000, 
    Pomona, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Moccia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pomona, New York. Dr. Moccia 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Bon Secours Medical Group, Hudson Valley Medical Associates

    26 Firemens Memorial Dr Ste 215, 
    Pomona, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Bernstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pomona, New York. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Cardiac Ablation, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Care Of Long Island PLLC

    500 New Hempstead Rd, Suite A, 
    New City, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Molinas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New City, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Molinas 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Diverticular Disease.

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

    Mickey P. Sharma M.D.

    66 Ramapo Rd, 
    Garnerville, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mickey Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garnerville, New York. Dr. Sharma 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 Anemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Mickey P. Sharma M.D.

    66 Ramapo Rd, 
    Garnerville, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devendra Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Garnerville, New York. Dr. Sharma 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 Anorexia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

    Rockland Medical Group PLLC

    2 Suffern Ln, 
    Garnerville, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Halevy is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Garnerville, New York. Dr. Halevy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Refuah Health Center

    728 N Main St, 
    New Square, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerrold Schwartz is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in New Square, New York. Dr. Schwartz 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Campylobacter Infection.

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

    Refuah Health Center

    728 N Main St, 
    New Square, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Friedman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Square, New York. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Food Allergy, and Scurvy.

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

    Helen Hayes Hospital

    51 N Route 9W, 
    West Haverstraw, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Shuster is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Haverstraw, New York. Dr. Shuster 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 Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Cardiology

    Office

    222 Route 59 Ste 302, 
    Suffern, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Suffern, New York. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Insomnia, Anemia, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology & Medicine Specialties At Chappaqua Crossing

    480 Bedford Road, Building B, Suite B103, 
    Chappaqua, NY 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Elie Abemayor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chappaqua, New York. Dr. Abemayor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abemayor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Peter Y. Chang M.D. F.A.C.G. LLC

    55 Old Turnpike Rd Ste 605, 
    Nanuet, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nanuet, New York. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    163 Route 59, 
    Suffern, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Hafeez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Suffern, New York. Dr. Hafeez is rated as an Advanced 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 Sepsis, Ascites, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    William S. Silver MD & Eric L. Tatar MD PC

    2 Medical Park Dr Ste 14, 
    West Nyack, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Silver is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Nyack, New York. Dr. Silver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    1 Crosfield Ave Ste 201, 
    West Nyack, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Rhee is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Nyack, New York. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Trachoma, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Rhee is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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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 Pomona, NY?

    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 Pomona, NY?

    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 Pomona, NY?

    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 Pomona, NY?

    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 Pomona, NY?

    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 Pomona, NY?

    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 Pomona, NY?

    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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