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

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors near Scranton, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Scranton, PA. Of these, 68 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    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 
     (0.3 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.

    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 
     (0.3 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, Infant Hearing Loss, Trachoma, and Jones Syndrome.

    Anthony C. Brutico
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-Steamtown

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

    Anthony Brutico is an Otolaryngologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brutico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Occupational Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, and Male Pattern Baldness.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Geisinger Scranton - Gastroenterology

    3 West Olive Street, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Amit Sohagia is a gastroenterologist with more than 12 years of experience treating gastrointestinal disorders. His clinical interests include diagnostic and screening endoscopic procedures, including routine EGD, colonoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy, and Pillcam (capsule endoscopy) for small bowel disorders; advanced endoscopic procedures, including ERCP and EUS; and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, including TIF, RFA, EMR, PEG, PEG-J and endoluminal stenting. Dr. Sohagia has a special interest in GERD, complex IBS, IBD, pancreatic disorders and biliary disorders.|He earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College in India. Dr. Sohagia is board certified in gastroenterology. Dr. Sohagia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    John J. Sirotnak
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Geisinger Scranton - ENT

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sirotnak is an Otolaryngologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sirotnak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and DFNB1. Dr. Sirotnak is currently accepting new patients.

    Terrance S. Chilson
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    LVPG Internal Medicine-Steamtown

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

    Terrance Chilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Brenda T. Goodrich
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Scranton - 65 Forward

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 131, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brenda T. Goodrich, DO, is a board certified family medicine physician at Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center in Scranton, Pa. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine and office procedures like skin lesion removal and joint injections.|Dr. Goodrich earned her degree in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital.|Dr. Goodrich is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in family medicine.|In her free time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. She also likes to learn about other cultures while traveling.|Video: more from Dr. Brenda Goodrich, D.O. Dr. Goodrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Christine M. Stroka
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger CommunityCare Scranton - Community Medicine

    531 Mt Pleasant Drive, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Stroka is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Stroka is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Stroka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

    Joseph E. Stella
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger CommunityCare Scranton - Community Medicine

    531 Mt Pleasant Drive, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Stella is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended Temple University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Stella is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Stella 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough.

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

    Office

    1401 Electric St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Dodge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dodge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Consultants Of Nepa

    517 Ash St Ste 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rutta is a Gastroenterologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rutta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Consultants Of Nepa

    517 Ash St Ste 1, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Sherwin is a Gastroenterologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sherwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers Of Nepa LLC

    1789 N Keyser Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kazmierski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, 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, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    1032 N Washington Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sheerer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sheerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Geisinger Clinic

    1140 Quincy Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Alocci is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alocci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Geisinger Clinic

    1140 Quincy Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Weston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Coronary Heart Disease, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Physician Assistant

    Office

    1141 Moosic St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corinna Kirkpatrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Physician Assistant in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Kirkpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    The Center For Integrative Medicine At Inner Harmony PC

    743 Jefferson Ave Ste 104, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pardeep Bansal is a Gastroenterologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Barbara Plucknett MD

    743 Jefferson Ave Ste 203, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shadi Razmdjou is a Gastroenterologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Razmdjou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Barbara Plucknett MD

    743 Jefferson Ave Ste 203, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikas Khurana is a Gastroenterologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khurana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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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