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    MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Lancaster, PA. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    93 providers found
      Gayle B. Sisbarro
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      1160 Manheim Pike, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gayle Sisbarro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sisbarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Sisbarro is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mehul Lalani is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lalani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Heather Gerst
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Lanaster General Hospital

      2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Heather Gerst is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gerst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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      Owen D. Fox
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      2145 Noll Drive, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Owen Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and 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 Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Happe is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Happe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitul Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Johnston is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Panchwagh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panchwagh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Panchwagh is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians ENT

      2185 Oregon Pike, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chetan Safi is an Otolaryngologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Safi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus. Dr. Safi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mdvip

      2113 Manor Ridge Drive, Suite B2113, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Spencer Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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

      LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Centerville

      175 South Centerville Road, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Shirk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Essential Thrombocythemia, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Connell is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alison Platt is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Platt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Regional GI

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Douglas is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.

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

      Family Practice Center PC

      1950 Marietta Avenue, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark F. Cohen, DO, specializes in family medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Cohen completed his residency at UPMC Lititz (Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Sodium Level, and Anemia.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Yoo is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Evan Shelby is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shelby 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, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shelby is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics

      LG Health Physicians Geriatrics

      2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 312, 
      Lancaster, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Mast is a Geriatrics provider in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Dysgraphia.

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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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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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