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    MediFind found 711 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Valley Stream, NY. Of these, 591 are Experienced, 109 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    711 providers found
      Joshua B. Silverman
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

      Northwell Health Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery

      430 Lakeville Road, 1st Floor, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Silverman is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Swathi Gopalakrishnan
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties And Cardiology At Lynbrook

      733 Sunrise Hwy, Third Floor, 
      Lynbrook, NY 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Swathi Gopalakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      2 Ohio Drive, Suite 207, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Scioscia is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Scioscia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      20 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 201, 
      Valley Stream, NY 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fredric Miller is a Gastroenterologist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      65 Roosevelt Avenue, 
      Valley Stream, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew

      Ari Goldsmith is an Otolaryngologist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Goldsmith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are White Sponge Nevus, Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, and Familial Deafness.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      210 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 304, 
      Valley Stream, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu

      Gautam Reddy is a Gastroenterologist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Heartburn, and Diverticular Disease.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      210 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 304, 
      Valley Stream, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brandon Rieders is a Gastroenterologist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Rieders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Campylobacter Infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      1728 Broadway, 
      Hewlett, NY 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sheldon Genack is an Otolaryngologist in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Genack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      141 Washington Avenue, Suite 204, 
      Lawrence, NY 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew

      Steven Kadish is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Lawrence, New York. Dr. Kadish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      371 Merrick Road, Suite 204, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Jeff Kopelman is an Otolaryngologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Kopelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Mastoiditis, and Empyema.

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

      Charles A. Mitgang M.D. PC

      371 Merrick Rd Ste 302, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Farid Shahkoohi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Shahkoohi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Sepsis, Dysgraphia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Office

      2 Lincoln Ave Ste 201, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Martin Bolic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Bolic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

      William E. Karle
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

      444 Lakeville Road, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Karle is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Karle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Dev Kamdar
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

      444 Lakeville Road, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Dev Kamdar is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Kamdar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Douglas K. Frank
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

      444 Lakeville Road, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Douglas Frank is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

      Lucio M. Pereira
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

      444 Lakeville Road, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese

      Lucio Pereira is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mikulicz Disease, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Rajesh S. Kakani
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      877 Stewart Avenue, Suite 2, 
      Garden City, NY 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Kakani is an Otolaryngologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Kakani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.

      Matthew J. Whitson
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Great Neck

      600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
      Great Neck, NY 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Whitson is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Whitson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Mary S. Cheung
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Great Neck

      600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
      Great Neck, NY 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Cantonese
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Cheung is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Michael Setzen
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 113, 
      Great Neck, NY 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Setzen is an Otolaryngologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Setzen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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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