The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in franklin, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 165 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near franklin, OH. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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165 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Specialists Inc

    77 W Eleanor Dr, 
    Springboro, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Malay Dey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springboro, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Dey is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Kettering Health Medical Group

    100 Kettering Way Ste 100, 
    Franklin, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Chamberlain is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, Ohio. Dr. Chamberlain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cellulitis, and Lymphomatoid Papulosis. Dr. Chamberlain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Springboro Central Ave

    243 W Central Ave, 
    Springboro, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dena Mason-Zied is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springboro, Ohio. Dr. Mason-Zied is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Dr. Mason-Zied is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Compunet Clinical Laboratories

    1010 Summit Dr, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Wourms is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Wourms is rated as an Experienced 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wourms is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC Health Liberty Township Primary Care And Family Medicine

    6645 Princeton Glendale Rd, 
    Liberty Twp, OH 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lina Nasr-Anaissie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Liberty Twp, Ohio. Dr. Nasr-Anaissie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nasr-Anaissie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Specialists Inc

    77 W Eleanor Dr, 
    Springboro, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tristan Handler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springboro, Ohio. Dr. Handler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Handler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mid Valley Gastroenterology Associates Inc.

    255 N Breiel Blvd, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kuldip Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Sharma 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mid Valley Gastroenterology Associates Inc.

    255 N Breiel Blvd, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daryl Hacker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Hacker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hacker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Complete Check LLC

    6730 Roosevelt Ave, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Tulimat is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Tulimat 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 Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Tulimat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastro Health

    7372 Liberty One Drive, 
    Liberty Township, OH 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Kaylor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liberty Township, Ohio. Dr. Kaylor is rated as a Distinguished 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 Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kaylor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaylor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastro Health

    7372 Liberty One Drive, 
    Liberty Township, OH 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Dryer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liberty Township, Ohio. Dr. Dryer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dryer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dryer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Specialists Inc

    4340 Clyo Rd # 200, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bikram Ansil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Ansil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Lower Esophageal Ring. Dr. Ansil is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Specialists

    4340 Clyo Rd # 200, 
    Dayton, OH 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salma Akram is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Akram is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diarrhea, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Akram is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Zollett Medical Associates Inc.

    200 Medical Center Dr Ste 490, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Zollett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Zollett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Behr Syndrome, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Harding Ataxia. Dr. Zollett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1055 Summit Drive, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Barrord is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Barrord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Otitis. Dr. Barrord is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Of Middletown Inc.

    1055 Summit Dr, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffery Adam is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Adam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Ruptured Eardrum, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Adam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    3333 W Tech Rd, 
    Miamisburg, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelly Rustagi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miamisburg, Ohio. Dr. Rustagi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, and Pica. Dr. Rustagi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    KHN Pharmacy Springboro

    825 N Main St, 
    Springboro, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Buch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springboro, Ohio. Dr. Buch 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Buch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barry Robertson MD

    136 N Breiel Blvd, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Robertson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Robertson 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Apoplexy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Robertson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Hospitalists Group-Middletown

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Middletown, OH 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Lutter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Lutter 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 Eosinophilic Colitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Lutter 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 franklin, OH?

    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 franklin, OH?

    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 franklin, OH?

    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 franklin, OH?

    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 franklin, OH?

    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 franklin, OH?

    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 franklin, OH?

    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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