The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Clackamas, OR

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Clackamas, OR. Of these, 157 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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163 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1508 Division Street, Suite 115, 
    Oregon City, OR 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly Rydlund is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Oregon City, Oregon. Dr. Rydlund 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 Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Rydlund is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

    9900 SE Sunnyside Rd, 
    Clackamas, OR 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Mlot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clackamas, Oregon. Dr. Mlot is rated as an Advanced 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 Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, and Myringotomy.

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

    Oregon Clinic PC

    1111 NE 99th Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Bray is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Bray 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bray is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1111 NE 99th Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Kiyasu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kiyasu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kiyasu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

    19300 SW 65th Ave, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Taher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Taher 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diarrhea, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    18010 SW McEwan Rd, 
    Lake Oswego, OR 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colene Andersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Dr. Andersen 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 Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 655, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Pedersen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pedersen 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 Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Sutton Disease 2, and Aphthous Stomatitis. Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 655, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Rufener is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rufener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Rufener is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Cahill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Cahill 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cahill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Duman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Duman 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Chen 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 Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Swapna Reddy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Reddy 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 Collagenous Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Lew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Lew 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Childers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Childers 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Childers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Beilstein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Beilstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Beilstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Kleek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Kleek 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Hepatitis. Dr. Kleek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zibing Woodward is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Woodward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Woodward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Anderson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Anderson 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    19250 Southwest 90th Avenue, 
    Tualatin, OR 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nima Motamedi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Motamedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Motamedi 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 Clackamas, OR?

    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 Clackamas, OR?

    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 Clackamas, OR?

    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 Clackamas, OR?

    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 Clackamas, OR?

    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 Clackamas, OR?

    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 Clackamas, OR?

    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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