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    MediFind found 197 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Portland, OR. Of these, 190 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    197 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Legacy Clinics LLC

      1130 Nw 22nd Ave, Suite 220, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammed Taher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Taher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diarrhea, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      The Oregon Clinic, PC

      Portland, OR 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Glenn Eisen is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Eisen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eisen is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      9701 Sw Barnes Rd, Ste 300, 
      Portland, OR 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Kaynard is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kaynard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kaynard is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Andrew Pedersen is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Sutton Disease 2. Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Philip Zald is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Zald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mastoiditis, Otitis, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Zald is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      9205 Southwest Barnes Road, 
      Portland, OR 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Familial Deafness, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 536, 
      Portland, OR 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Shaffer is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 536, 
      Portland, OR 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edsel Kim is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 536, 
      Portland, OR 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Stater is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Stater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Stater is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Providence Health And Services Oregon

      10150 Se 32nd Ave, 
      Milwaukie, OR 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harry Bray is a Gastroenterologist in Milwaukie, Oregon. Dr. Bray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bray is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      The Oregon Clinic, PC

      1111 Ne 99th Ave, Suite 301, 
      Portland, OR 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      1111 Northeast 99th Avenue, Suite 301, 
      Portland, OR 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ken Flora is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Flora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Flora is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Legacy Meridian Park Hospital

      18010 Sw Mcewan Rd, 
      Lake Oswego, OR 
       (9.1 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. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      University Professional Services

      3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Schindler is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Schindler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Schindler is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      University Professional Services

      3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Flint is an Otolaryngologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Flint is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Flint is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      800 Southwest 13th Avenue, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Young Choi is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1849 Nw Kearney St, Suite 200, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Richa Uppal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Crisis, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hyperventilation. Dr. Uppal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      University Professional Services

      3303 S Bond Ave, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Hershman is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hershman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hershman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      University Professional Services

      3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
      Portland, OR 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Diamond is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Diamond is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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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