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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near chambersburg, PA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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

    Office

    111 Chambers Hill Dr Ste 200, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Galicia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galicia is rated as an Experienced 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 Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Heart Attack. Dr. Galicia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wellspan Ob/Gyn-7th St Chbg

    120 N 7th St, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Dobish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dobish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    WellSpan ENT & Hearing Services - Chambersburg

    22 St Paul Drive, Suite 202, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyrene Zack is a Physician Assistant and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Zack, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Empyema, and DFNB1. Zack, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant - 2014. Zack, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Chambersburg

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Nikoloff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nikoloff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Fifth Avenue Medical Group LLC

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Hoover is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Chambersburg

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Gaffney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gaffney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    WellSpan Digestive Health - Chambersburg

    835 5th Avenue, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Yeasted is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yeasted is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yeasted is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2014.

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

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Philadelphia Avenue

    3106 Philadelphia Avenue, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Flack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Flack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Flack is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine - 2000.

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

    Wellspan Palliative Care-Chambersburg

    112 N 7th St, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Decort is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Decort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    The Chambersburg Hospital

    112 N 7th St, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdul Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Chambersburg Hospital

    112 N 7th St, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjay Dhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dhar 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Dhar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellspan Family Medicine-Wellspan Health Campus-The Patrick O'Donnell Pavilion-1st Floor

    12 St Paul Dr, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Leppert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leppert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Chambersburg Endoscopy Center

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Wagner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Fifth Avenue Medical Group LLC

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akinbowale Oyalowo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oyalowo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroparesis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Wellspan Ent & Hearing Services-Chambersburg

    22 St Paul Dr, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Grigoryeva is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grigoryeva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Wellspan Ent & Hearing Services-Chambersburg

    22 St Paul Dr, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Dunklebarger is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dunklebarger 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 Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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

    Marjorie R Gold DO PC

    765 5th Ave Ste C, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Chorea, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Keystone Rural Health Center

    130 E Main St, 
    Fayetteville, PA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yogindra Balhara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balhara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Shippensburg

    46 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 200, 
    Shippensburg, PA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Cantone is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cantone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cantone is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics - 1996 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1996. Dr. Cantone is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4225 Lincoln Way E, 
    Fayetteville, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Orange is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Orange is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 chambersburg, 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 chambersburg, 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 chambersburg, 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 chambersburg, 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 chambersburg, 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 chambersburg, 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 chambersburg, 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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