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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Syracuse, NY. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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62 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology & Hepatology Of Central New York PC

    5112 W Taft Rd Ste H, 
    Liverpool, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Mitchell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liverpool, New York. Dr. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Varices, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology & Hepatology Of Central New York PC

    5112 W Taft Rd Ste H, 
    Liverpool, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Borys Buniak is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liverpool, New York. Dr. Buniak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology & Hepatology Of Central New York PC

    5112 W Taft Rd Ste H, 
    Liverpool, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Romano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liverpool, New York. Dr. Romano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Barrett Esophagus.

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

    Holdings LLC

    550 Harrison St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanne Bishop is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Kelley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5700 W Genesee St Ste 211N, 
    Camillus, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Romano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Camillus, New York. Dr. Romano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haidy Marzouk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Marzouk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Male Pattern Baldness, Perichondritis, Palatal Myoclonus, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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

    St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bobby Pohar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Pohar 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Department Of Medicine MSG

    1000 E Genesee St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Szyjkowski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Szyjkowski 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 Barrett Esophagus, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Marzouk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Marzouk is rated as an Experienced 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Ryan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Crouse Health

    736 Irving Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soheil Altafi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Altafi 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Crouse Health

    736 Irving Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Lazzarini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Lazzarini 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophageal Varices, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Crouse Health

    736 Irving Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Gaydo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Gaydo 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 Stroke, Dementia, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Internist Associates Of Central New York PC

    739 Irving Ave Ste 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Blanchfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Blanchfield 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 High Cholesterol, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    800 Irving Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bishnu Sapkota is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Sapkota 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 Jaundice, Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Nascentia Health At Home

    1050 W Genesee St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Amidon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Amidon 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 Dementia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Anemia.

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

    Familycare Medical Group PC

    1001 W Fayette St Ste 400, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Lymphedema.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    739 Irving Ave Ste 400, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Intikhab Iqbal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    739 Irving Ave Ste 400, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sekou Rawlins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Rawlins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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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