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    MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Pittston, PA. Of these, 77 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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      Luigi Spagnolini
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Geisinger Pittston - Community Medicine

      42 North Main Street, 
      Pittston, PA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Spagnolini is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended Universita di Padova, Facolta di Medicina, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers. Dr. Spagnolini is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He speaks English, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Spagnolini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Cor Pulmonale, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Chelsea L. Harrison
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Geisinger Pittston - Community Medicine

      42 North Main Street, 
      Pittston, PA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Harrison is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency in family medicine at WellSpan York Hospital. Dr. Harrison is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in family medicine. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, Galloway-Mowat Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly.

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

      Geisinger Pittston - Community Medicine

      42 North Main Street, 
      Pittston, PA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Leo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Acute Kidney Failure.

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      John A. Boger
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Gastroenterology

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Boger is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include esophageal motility as well as general gastroenterology. Dr. Boger earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency as well as a fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Boger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Keith M. Pritchyk
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Steamtown

      300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 200, 
      Scranton, PA 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philosophy of care | My daily goal is providing you and all my patients the best possible care I can. | Why I entered medicine | I studied medicine to be able to help people. | Community involvement | I support Jog for Jude, a Lackawanna County based foundation named for Jude Zayac that raises awareness about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and am a member of the Our Lady of the Snows community. | Personal interests | I enjoy skiing, running, travel and basketball in my free time. Dr. Pritchyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Septoplasty, and Thyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Clinic

      1201 Oak St, 
      Pittston, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Mcmahon is a Gastroenterologist in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Gastric Dysmotility, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcmahon is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC

      315 S Main St, 
      Old Forge, PA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Kazmierski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kazmierski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC

      315 S Main St, 
      Old Forge, PA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ron Schey is a Gastroenterologist in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Duane E. Deivert
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Gastroenterology

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Deivert is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include a focus on clinical program development and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Deivert obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Deivert is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Deivert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Hassan Paknezhad
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - ENT

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Hassan Paknezhad is an Otolaryngologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paknezhad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Salivary Duct Stones, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Paknezhad is currently accepting new patients.

      Yakub I. Khan
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Gastroenterology

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Khan is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Khan earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Pakistan. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Monmouth Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Providence Hospital, Southfield. Dr. Khan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. He speaks English and Urdu. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiccups, Gallbladder Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Barbara J. Kreel
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - ENT

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kreel is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology. Her clinical interests include sinus problems, sore throat, ear infections and dizziness/vertigo. Dr. Kreel obtained her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed her residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Kreel is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Kreel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

      Athar Altaf
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Gastroenterology

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Altaf is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include general gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Altaf earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. He then moved to the United States, where he completed a residency at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He completed two fellowships in gastroenterology at Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Dr. Altaf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Altaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Robb D. Mcilvried
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

      Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology

      620 Baltimore Drive, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. McIlvried is a board-certified internal medicine and geriatrics physician. His clinical interests include geriatrics. Dr. McIlvried obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian. Dr. McIlvried is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine and internal medicine. Dr. Mcilvried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Dementia, Lung Metastases, and Follicular Lymphoma.

      Tamoor Shahid
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Gastroenterology

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Tamoor Shahid is a Gastroenterologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Crohn's Disease. Dr. Shahid is currently accepting new patients.

      James A. Tricarico
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Geisinger Kingston - 65 Forward

      499 Wyoming Avenue, 
      Kingston, PA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Tricarico is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He earned his doctorate degree in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tricarico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Coccydynia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Jennifer E. Hanson
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Geisinger Kingston - Community Medicine

      560 Pierce Street, 
      Kingston, PA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Hanson is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her degree in osteopathic medicine, and she completed her residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hanson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Frank C. Olshemski
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Geisinger Dallas

      114 Lt Michael Cleary Drive, 
      Dallas, PA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Olshemski is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include communication with patients, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes. His research interests include breast cancer. Dr. Olshemski attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine at Wyoming Valley Healthcare System. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Olshemski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Lung Metastases, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

      Kara A. Brezinski
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine

      Geisinger Dallas

      114 Lt Michael Cleary Drive, 
      Dallas, PA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Brezinski-Clark is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine. She earned her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Brezinski-Clark is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Brezinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Mark A. Frattali
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Steamtown

      300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 200, 
      Scranton, PA 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      "Philosophy of care | During my tenure as a head and neck surgeon, I have practiced the 5 ""A's"": Availability, Aptitude, Able, Affable and Attentive. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up in a menial household. The respect, hard work, self-satisfaction and righteousness of the medical profession is second to none. | Community involvement | Integrated Network Cancer Program (INCP). | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy travel, golf, hiking, rafting and biking.". Dr. Frattali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Trachoma, and Glossectomy.

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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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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 Pittston, 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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