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

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 430 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Media, PA. Of these, 349 are Experienced, 73 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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430 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Geriatrics Broomall

    30 Lawrence Road, Suite 500, 
    Broomall, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Beldowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beldowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Main Line Medical Group

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

    . Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Lewis is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Geriatrics Broomall

    30 Lawrence Road, Suite 500, 
    Broomall, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hwang is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glossodynia, Burning Mouth Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Glen Mills

    500 Evergreen Drive, Suite 26, 
    Glen Mills, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyann Kroser is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kroser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ira M. Thal, MD

    1615 E Boot Rd, 
    West Chester, PA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Thal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Thal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    ENT & Allergy In Delaware, LLC-Foulk

    Foulkstone Plaza, 1401 Foulk Road, Suite 205, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Coker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Coker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Jones Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Coker is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Jefferson Otolaryngology (ENT) - Honickman Center

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

    Maurits Boon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Boon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Boon is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Boon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Jefferson Otolaryngology (ENT) - Honickman Center

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

    Joseph Spiegel is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spiegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Spiegel is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Spiegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Delco Gastroenterology

    1088 W Baltimore Pike Ste 2407, 
    Media, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Herdman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Media, Pennsylvania. Dr. Herdman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Rashida K Kanchwala MD PC

    1088 W Baltimore Pike, 
    Media, PA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Barish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Media, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Lima Gerontology Associates Llp

    340 N Middletown Rd, 
    Glen Riddle-lima, PA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Barrios is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Riddle-lima, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barrios is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Myelomeningocele, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Barrios is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology | Nurse Practitioner

    Regional Gastroenterology Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd.

    1991 Sproul Rd, Suite 230, 
    Broomall, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Lewis is a Gastroenterologist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Ms. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Providence Hearing Aid Center

    2112 Providence Ave, 
    Chester, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Perloff is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perloff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tinnitus, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Providence Hearing Aid Center

    2112 Providence Ave, 
    Chester, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Briskin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Briskin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy.

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

    Pennsylvania Urgent Care Centers, PLLC

    5024 Pennell Rd, 
    Aston, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aston, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, TMJ Disorders, Sciatica, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1991 Sproul Rd Ste 230, 
    Broomall, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Huntington is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Huntington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Leroy B. Fleischer M.D. P.C.

    1999 Sproul Rd Ste 21, 
    Broomall, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Kurzrok is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurzrok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Primary Care Providence

    925 Providence Road, Suites 8 & 9, 
    Secane, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namir Kosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Secane, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Bronchitis, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kosa is board certified in National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Crozer-Keystone Gastroenterology Associates-Upland

    1 Medical Center Blvd Ste 531, 
    Chester, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Furman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Furman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Primary Care Broomall

    30 Lawrence Road, Suite 500, 
    Broomall, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Busillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Busillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Media, 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 Media, 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 Media, 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 Media, 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 Media, 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 Media, 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 Media, 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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