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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near hilliard, OH. Of these, 125 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Gastro Office

    4600 Leap Ct Ste 101, 
    Hilliard, OH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohan Modi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hilliard, Ohio. Dr. Modi is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The MacIntosh Company

    3399 Mill Run Dr, 
    Hilliard, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepa Mathur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilliard, Ohio. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Anemia, Long Haul COVID, and Insomnia. Dr. Mathur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital

    7500 Hospital Dr, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Holinga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Holinga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Holinga is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Consolidated Medical Specialists Inc.

    4930 W Broad St Ste 4, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Emlich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Emlich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Emlich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Eye And Ear Institute

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Matrka is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Matrka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Matrka is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trueman Pointe Care Center

    4660 Trueman Blvd, 
    Hilliard, OH 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gavin Baumgardner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hilliard, Ohio. Dr. Baumgardner 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 Dementia, Pericarditis, Gerstmann Syndrome, and Stroke. Dr. Baumgardner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Family Physicians

    3578 Fishinger Blvd, 
    Hilliard, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hilliard, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Lung Nodules, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Hilliard

    3721 Ridge Mill Dr, 
    Hilliard, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Akinyeye is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hilliard, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Akinyeye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Akinyeye is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5350 Frantz Rd, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Lung Metastases.

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

    The Sanctuary At Tuttle Crossing

    4880 Tuttle Rd, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Gerstmann Syndrome, and Dementia. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Ohio Endoscopy Center LLC

    6670 Perimeter Dr Ste 200, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Go is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Go is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Portal Hypertension. Dr. Go is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Ohio Endoscopy Center LLC

    6670 Perimeter Dr Ste 200, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Botkins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Botkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Botkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Ohio Endoscopy Center LLC

    6670 Perimeter Dr Ste 200, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Stechschulte is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Stechschulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Endoscopy.

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

    Central Ohio Endoscopy Center LLC

    6670 Perimeter Dr Ste 200, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ransbottom is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Ransbottom 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 Crohn's Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin

    6700 University Blvd, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Wenzke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Wenzke 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 Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wenzke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin

    6700 University Blvd, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Fawley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Fawley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fawley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin

    6700 University Blvd, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Atai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Atai 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Atai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin

    6700 University Blvd, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Somashekar Krishna is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Krishna is rated as an Experienced 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Krishna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Physician Group

    5193 W Broad St Ste 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    4488 W Broad St Ste 3, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Bhojraj is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bhojraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Streptococcal Group A Infection, Dementia, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Bhojraj 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 hilliard, 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 hilliard, 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 hilliard, 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 hilliard, 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 hilliard, 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 hilliard, 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 hilliard, 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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