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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Altoona, PA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    25 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health

      810 Valley View Boulevard, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Brzana is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brzana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health

      810 Valley View Boulevard, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edmond Bouassaf is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bouassaf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health

      810 Valley View Boulevard, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Kerstetter is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerstetter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Brett L. Scharf
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1400 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brett Scharf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scharf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decorticate Posture.

      Amy E. Swindell
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Swindell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Swindell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Swindell is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael J. Schlechter
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Blair Medical Associates

      1414 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Schlechter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schlechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Jennifer L. Garner
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1414 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Garner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

      Hassan Y. Zammam
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1414 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Hassan Zammam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zammam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Elliott J. Bilofsky
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      UPMC Ear, Nose, And Throat

      800 South Logan Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
      Hollidaysburg, PA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elliott Bilofsky is an Otolaryngologist in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bilofsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Gastrostomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Bilofsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      810 Valley View Blvd, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ralph Mckibbin is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckibbin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Celiac Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      810 Valley View Blvd, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lance Defrancisco is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Defrancisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Hypoplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Jacqulin Fabina
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Williamsburg Family Practice

      306 Plum Street, 
      Williamsburg, PA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacqulin Fabina, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified in hospice and palliative medicine, family medicine, and family medicine/OMT by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Williamsburg Family Practice and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her fellowship and residency at Altoona Family Physicians, and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Fabina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      620 Howard Ave, Op 302, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammed Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.

      1414 9th Ave, Blair Medical Assocs, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Bartkowiak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartkowiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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

      Reinhardt Family Practice PC

      1701 12th Ave, G1, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Froncillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Froncillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Reinhardt Family Practice PC

      1701 12th Ave, G1, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Encephalitis Lethargica, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Dementia.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Reinhardt Family Practice PC

      1701 12th Ave, G1, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Naimoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naimoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Asthma, and Empyema.

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

      Procare Pt Lp

      3200 Fairway Dr, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bethany Claar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Claar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

      Procare Pt Lp

      3200 Fairway Dr, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Pro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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

      Reinhardt Family Practice, PC

      601 Hawthorne Drive, Gateway Building, 
      Hollidaysburg, PA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      John Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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 Altoona, PA?

      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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