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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near minster, OH. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11531 State Route 66, 
    Minster, OH 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ballas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minster, Ohio. Dr. Ballas 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Sitosterolemia, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Gastroenterology Of West Central Ohio

    915 West Michigan Street, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdulla Taja is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Taja is rated as a Distinguished 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Taja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilson Memorial Hospital

    915 Michigan St, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Topalov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Topalov is rated as an Advanced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Topalov is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    930 Wapakoneta Ave, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Noufal Jajeh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Jajeh 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 Esophageal Varices, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jajeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    104 Diamond Dr, 
    Anna, OH 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Vasko is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anna, Ohio. Dr. Vasko 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 Gitelman Syndrome, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Wilson Memorial Hospital

    915 Michigan St, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Vietti is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Vietti is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Vietti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilson Memorial Hospital

    915 Michigan St, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Prenger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Prenger 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Wilson Memorial Hospital

    915 Michigan St, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Remon Obeid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Obeid is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glomus Tympanum Tumor, and Endoscopy. Dr. Obeid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Randall C Orem DO Inc

    1103 Fairington Dr, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Simpson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Simpson 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 Lymphangitis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    S.W. Blatchly M.D. Inc.

    823 Michigan St Bldg B, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Blatchly is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Blatchly is rated as an Experienced 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Upper Valley Family Medicine At UVMC Sidney Center

    1529 Fair Rd Ste 110, 
    Sidney, OH 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelden Wical is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Wical is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Perioral Dermatitis. Dr. Wical is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stillwater Family Care

    471 Marker Rd, 
    Versailles, OH 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Elshoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Versailles, Ohio. Dr. Elshoff 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 Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Elshoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    801 Pro Dr, Suite A, 
    Celina, OH 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Masser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Celina, Ohio. Dr. Masser 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 Thrombocytopenia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Masser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanan ENT & Sinus Center

    801 Pro Drive, Suite D4, 
    Celina, OH 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Surianarayanan Ambalavanan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Celina, Ohio. Dr. Ambalavanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Ambalavanan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Ambalavanan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercer Health Medical Group At

    407 S Oak St, 
    Coldwater, OH 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Naveau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coldwater, Ohio. Dr. Naveau is rated as an Experienced 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 Varicose Veins, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Naveau 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 minster, 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 minster, 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 minster, 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 minster, 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 minster, 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 minster, 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 minster, 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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