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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near powell, OH. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Opg Primary Care Powell Clairedan Dr

    70 Clairedan Dr, 
    Powell, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Powell, Ohio. Dr. Thomas 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 Apoplexy, Sepsis, Epidural Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NCH Lewis Center

    7853 Pacer Dr, 
    Delaware, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Koehler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Delaware, Ohio. Dr. Koehler is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Koehler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    7630 Rivers Edge Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Chernick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Chernick 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 Stroke, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Chernick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Millhon Clinic Inc

    7630 Rivers Edge Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Harrigal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Harrigal 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 Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Harrigal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vpa PC

    355 E Campus View Blvd Ste 180, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Tugaoen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Tugaoen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Cerebral Palsy, Protein Deficiency, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Tugaoen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5775 Perimeter Dr Ste 150, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients

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

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

    Office

    6740 Avery Muirfield Dr Ste A, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Conaway is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Conaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Peritonitis, and Secondary Peritonitis. Dr. Conaway is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians

    551 W Central Ave Ste 301, 
    Delaware, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Fuerst is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Delaware, Ohio. Dr. Fuerst 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Fuerst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mount Carmel Medical Group North

    237 W Schrock Rd # B, 
    Westerville, OH 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Zimmerman 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 Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, Gray Platelet Syndrome, and Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany

    6100 N Hamilton Rd, 
    Westerville, OH 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thangam Venkatesan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Venkatesan 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 Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Venkatesan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fresenius Medical Care Columbus Northwest

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

    Priya Roy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Roy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Roy 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 
     (6.2 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.

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

    American Health Network Of Ohio LLC

    85 Commerce Park Dr, 
    Westerville, OH 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Chu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Chu 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Muscle Atrophy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OhioHealth Outpatient Behavioral Health In Columbus

    3820 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Raghuram Reddy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

    3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Spiess is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Spiess is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, Swimmer's Ear, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Spiess is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Spiess is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc.

    3400 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Castor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Castor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Castor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc.

    3400 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Hoffman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc.

    3400 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Sabol is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sabol 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sabol is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc.

    3400 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Sleesman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sleesman is rated as an Advanced 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sleesman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc.

    3400 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Leena Tarigopula is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Tarigopula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tarigopula 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 powell, 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 powell, 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 powell, 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 powell, 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 powell, 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 powell, 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 powell, 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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