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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Lehighton, PA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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      Ahmed M. Hasan
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Carbon-Schuylkill Endoscopy Center

      400 South 9th St, 
      Lehighton, PA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Ahmed Hasan is a Gastroenterologist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Richard J. Lizak
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Richard J. Lizak, DO

      281 N 12th Street, 
      Lehighton, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Lizak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lizak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Memory Loss, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hip Replacement.

      Thomas G. Pollock
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Carbon

      2226 Blakeslee Blvd Dr E, Suite 200, 
      Lehighton, PA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philosophy of care | My philosophy is doing what’s best for you and keeping you as informed as possible about your health care to reach the best outcome. | Why I entered medicine | As a child and young adult I looked up to a lot of people in the medical field and that made a big impression on me. I enjoyed the sciences from an early age and, when the time came, decided to apply those skills to the field of medicine. I also knew I wanted to practice in a community setting in Pennsylvania like my father and grandfather did before me. | Community involvement | Most of my volunteer work has been with area youth organizations. I have been president and administrative official of the local YMCA swim team for seven years. I volunteer and assist in the organization of multiple charity races and triathlons that benefit the community. | Personal interests | I spend free time cycling, running, swimming, skiing, water skiing, fishing, hunting and pretty much anything outdoors. But my focus now is my family, their interests and future. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Mahreema Jawairia
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Carbon-Schuylkill Endoscopy Center

      400 South 9th St, 
      Lehighton, PA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu

      Philosophy of care | Knowledge is power. I do my best to educate you to be in control of your body and take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle and mindfulness. | Why I entered medicine | To help my patients live their healthiest life through preventative medicine. | Community involvement | I work on weight-loss programs for patients with obesity and fatty livers. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy reading, hiking, spending time with my family, traveling and cooking. Dr. Jawairia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      500 St Lukes Dr, 
      Lehighton, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Swallowing Difficulty, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      500 St Lukes Dr, 
      Lehighton, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Vaishali Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreas Divisum, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      1122 N St, 
      Jim Thorpe, PA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David O'neill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Daniel M. Spatz
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      LVPG Family Medicine-Laurys Station

      5649 Wynnewood Drive, Suite 203, 
      Laurys Station, PA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Spatz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurys Station, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spatz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and TMJ Disorders.

      Natalia Doni
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      LVPG Family Medicine-Laurys Station

      5649 Wynnewood Drive, Suite 203, 
      Laurys Station, PA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Romanian, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      Philosophy of care | I believe that every patient is unique and needs an individualized approach. | Why I entered medicine | I never doubted the idea that medicine is the right career field for me. While taking chemistry and biology classes in junior high school, I understood that my future profession would be linked to medicine. I had enormous curiosity for the human body and the desire to reduce human suffering. | Personal interests | My hobbies include painting, photography and camping. Dr. Doni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Chronic Cough, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

      Pedro Guzman
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Hazleton Medical Practice

      141 N Cedar Street, 
      Hazleton, PA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Philosophy of care | I am passionate about treating patients in a patient-centered atmosphere by providing quality health care. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      Otorhinolaryngology Associates PC

      217 Franklin Ave, Suite 100, 
      Palmerton, PA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Holender is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5, 
      Palmerton, PA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Wakstein is an Otolaryngologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wakstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertigo, and Nasal Polyps.

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

      Jude F. Sidari, MD

      235 W Chestnut Street, 
      Hazleton, PA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jude Sidari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sidari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Pernicious Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      1976 W Penn Pike, 
      New Ringgold, PA 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rosalee Rehrig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rehrig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Snp Direct Paths LLC

      16 Deer Trl, 
      Nesquehoning, PA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandra Pascal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pascal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      143 N Railroad St, St. Luke's Tamaqua Primary, 
      Tamaqua, PA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig Krause is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Low Sodium Level, Anemia, and Lung Metastases.

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

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      143 N Railroad St, St. Luke's Tamaqua Primary, 
      Tamaqua, PA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joanne Calabrese is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Dr. Calabrese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      44 W 21st St, Suite 101, 
      Northampton, PA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stanley Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Potassium Level, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, 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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