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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1130 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near hollis, NY. Of these, 960 are Experienced, 155 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery

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

    Joshua Silverman is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Silverman is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    65 Roosevelt Avenue, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ari Goldsmith is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Goldsmith is rated as an Experienced 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 White Sponge Nevus, Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Goldsmith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Peyman Younesi MD PLLC

    6136 170th St Apt M4, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Peyman Younesi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Younesi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Younesi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5528 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Alcaraz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Alcaraz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Forest Hills

    107-21 Queens Boulevard, Suite 2, 8, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Alleva is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Alleva is rated as a Distinguished 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 Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

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

    Paulette A Stewart MD PC

    22806 Linden Blvd, 
    Cambria Heights, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paulette Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cambria Heights, New York. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

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

    William Karle is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Karle 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Karle is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Karle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

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

    Douglas Frank is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Frank is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Frank is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center

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

    Lucio Pereira is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mikulicz Disease, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Pereira is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Pereira is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wagdy F Girgis MD PC

    76 Battery Ave Ste 1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wagdy Girgis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Girgis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olusegun M. Adeonigbagbe MD PC

    19203 Jamaica Ave, 
    Hollis, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olusegun Adeonigbagbe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hollis, New York. Dr. Adeonigbagbe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Hemorrhoids.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7810 164th St, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Zeitlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Zeitlin 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 Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows

    163-03 Horace Harding Expressway, Third Floor, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamran Sadr-Azodi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Sadr-Azodi 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Palatal Myoclonus.

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

    Queens Wellness Medical Care P.C.

    12507 101st Ave, 
    South Richmond Hill, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhaskar Yeturu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Richmond Hill, New York. Dr. Yeturu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Leptospirosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Peter R Barra MD John J Rawlings MD John C Coman MD LLP

    4402 Francis Lewis Blvd, 
    Bayside, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ion Oltean is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bayside, New York. Dr. Oltean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Oltean is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Flushing

    3526 Francis Lewis Blvd, Ground Fl, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamekia Wakefield is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Wakefield is rated as an Advanced 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 Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ozena.

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

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Flushing

    3526 Francis Lewis Blvd, Ground Fl, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roni Keller is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Keller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Flushing

    3526 Francis Lewis Blvd, Ground Fl, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wasserman is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Wasserman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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

    New York Hospital Medical Center Of Queens

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Disha Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Endoscopy PLLC

    13347 Sanford Ave Ste 1C, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Che Chuang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Chuang 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus.

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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 hollis, 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 hollis, 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 hollis, 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 hollis, 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 hollis, 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 hollis, 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 hollis, 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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