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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1201 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near ridgewood, NY. Of these, 1031 are Experienced, 153 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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

    Oda Primary Health Care Network Inc.

    517 Park Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabin Rahmani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Diarrhea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Monica Maalouf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Maalouf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Foot Drop, and Endoscopy.

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

    NYU Langone Medical Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 23, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Khan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    160 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Jacobson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St Fl 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mori is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mori is rated as a Distinguished 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Perichondritis, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Mori 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 
     (8.4 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.

    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 
     (3.2 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.

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

    Concorde Medical Group PLLC

    232 E 30th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Weber is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Weber is rated as an Advanced 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 Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Head Neck And Thyroid Institute

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Urken is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Urken is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Urken is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5528 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (5.0 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.

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

    Manhattan Gastroenterology

    80 Maiden Ln, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Divya Mallam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mallam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mallam is board certified in American Gastroenterological Association.

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

    Narinder Kukar Physician P C

    385 Seneca Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rekha Bhandari is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New York. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ER Medical P.C.

    864 Eastern Pkwy, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eli Rosen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Rosen 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, Cellulitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Rosen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oda Quality Health Center

    432 Bedford Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyi Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prominis Medical Services PC

    332 DeKalb Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andras Fenyves is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Fenyves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 173 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Fenyves is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ENT & Allergy Associates - Astoria 30th Avenue

    35-01 30th Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Astoria, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Alexander is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Astoria, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus. Dr. Alexander is board certified in Otolaryngology.

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

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Kwak is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kwak is rated as an Advanced 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Endoscopy.

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

    Vanguard Gastroenterology And Primary Care At 31st Street

    36 East 31st Street, Suite 701, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Cohen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced 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 Gas Bloat Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral required

    Office

    30 E 40th St Rm 802, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilesh Patel is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Patel 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 Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology At David H. Koch Center

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Crawford is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

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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 ridgewood, 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 ridgewood, 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 ridgewood, 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 ridgewood, 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 ridgewood, 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 ridgewood, 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 ridgewood, 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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