The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in long beach, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 456 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near long beach, NY. Of these, 371 are Experienced, 79 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    131 Beach 19th St, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dmitriy Elkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Elkin is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Elkin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedarhurst Medical Associates PC

    407 Beach 20th St, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irina Natalenko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Natalenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Natalenko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    185 Merrick Rd Ste 1B, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Soskel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Soskel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Soskel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    65 Roosevelt Avenue, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (5.0 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.

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

    MDVIP - Oceanside, NY

    187 Dot Ct E, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aijaz Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Khan 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 Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Ovidiu A Krausz MD PC

    310 Woods Ave Ste 3, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Koldayev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Koldayev is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Haven Manor Health Care Center L L C

    1441 Gateway Blvd, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvin Holcomb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Holcomb 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 Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Baldwin Harbar Pediatrics

    860 Atlantic Ave, 
    Baldwin, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Kornblit is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baldwin, New York. Dr. Kornblit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, and Otitis.

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

    Episcopal Health Services Inc

    327 Beach 19th St, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Buff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Buff 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 Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pelvic Health And Surgical Specialties At Rockville Centre

    36 Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swathi Gopalakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gopalakrishnan 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, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mekala Ramgopal PC

    2124 Camp Rd, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mekala Ramgopal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Ramgopal 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, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Internal Medicine At Wantagh

    2857 Jerusalem Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Last is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Last is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Last is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Last is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beach Primary Medicine PC

    340 W Park Ave, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Goodman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Goodman 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 High Cholesterol, Food Allergy, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Joel B Loewenstein MD PC

    630 E Park Ave, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Loewenstein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Loewenstein 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    724 E Park Ave, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Miller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Miller 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Diabetes & Endocrine Of Long Beach P.C.

    871 E Park Ave, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sumathy Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Office

    657 Central Ave, 
    Cedarhurst, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Fenster is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cedarhurst, New York. Dr. Fenster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Indigestion.

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

    Woodmere HRF Inc

    121 Franklin Pl, 
    Woodmere, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kolawole Odulaja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodmere, New York. Dr. Odulaja is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Odulaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    141 Washington Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Lawrence, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kadish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lawrence, New York. Dr. Kadish 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 Tenesmus, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kadish is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Kadish is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Bariatrics And Laparoscopy PC

    1420 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andre Serrette is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Serrette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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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