The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Providence, RI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Providence, RI. Of these, 95 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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130 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Women & Infants-Outpatient Nutrition Services

    100 Dudley St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Dibble is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dibble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Newton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Newton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chen 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Margolis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Margolis 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, and Colitis.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranith Perera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Perera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Palumbo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Palumbo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Portal Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Mueller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Heartburn, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheldon Lidofsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lidofsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Sepe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Sepe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Kalmowitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Kalmowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Greenspan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Greenspan 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    The Miriam Hospital

    146 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Pressman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pressman is rated as an Advanced 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 Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    University Gastroenterology

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bayside Endoscopy Center LLC

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Pensa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pensa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bayside Endoscopy Center LLC

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Mcandrew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mcandrew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Portal Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bayside Endoscopy Center LLC

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Nadelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadelson 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    RI Ear Nose & Throat Physicians Inc.

    148 W River St Ste 2A, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Tarro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Tarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Medicine And Long Term Care Associates LLC

    333 Budlong Rd, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naresh Dasari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Dasari is rated as an Advanced 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 Muscle Atrophy, Dysgraphia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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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