The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Darby, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 486 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Darby, PA. Of these, 402 are Experienced, 75 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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486 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Weinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Weinstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristle Lynch is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

    Maurits S. Boon
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Jefferson Otolaryngology (ENT) - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 16, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maurits Boon is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Boon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Boon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Joseph R. Spiegel
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Jefferson Otolaryngology (ENT) - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 16, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Spiegel is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spiegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Spiegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Falk is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Falk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natasha Mirza is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Anosmia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mirza is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ara Chalian is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chalian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nitin Ahuja is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Kochman is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kochman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ginsberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Gary R. Lichtenstein
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine South Pavilion

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Lichtenstein is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lichtenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lichtenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Pinnacle ENT Associates Havertown

    301 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, 
    Havertown, PA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satyen Undavia is an Otolaryngologist in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Undavia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Penn Gastroenterology Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 218 Wright Saunders Building, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shivani Thanawala is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thanawala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thanawala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery University City

    3737 Market Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soo Abboud is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Penn Geriatric Medicine Ralston

    3615 Chestnut Street, Ralston-Penn Center Building, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Uy is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Uy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Muscle Atrophy, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Gurston G. Nyquist
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Jefferson Health – Navy Yard

    3 Crescent Drive, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurston Nyquist is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nyquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Septoplasty. Dr. Nyquist is currently accepting new patients.

    Kristen A. Singer
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Jefferson Health – Navy Yard

    3 Crescent Drive, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Singer is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Singer is currently accepting new patients.

    John W. Mcgrath
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    1841 South Broad Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mcgrath is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mcgrath is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Main Line Medical Group

    857 Montgomery Avenue, 
    Narberth, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lesser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Darby, 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 Darby, 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 Darby, 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 Darby, 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 Darby, 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 Darby, 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 Darby, 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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