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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Wakefield, RI. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    24 Salt Pond Rd, H1, 
    Wakefield, RI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Mcniece is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Mcniece 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    South County Internal Medicine Inc.

    481 Kingstown Rd, 
    Wakefield, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy O'mara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. O'mara 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Sitosterolemia, Cholestasis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Office

    24 Salt Pond Rd Ste H1, 
    Wakefield, RI 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John O'leary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. O'leary 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 Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, and Glossitis.

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

    Seacoast Eye Associates Inc

    70 Kenyon Ave Unit 211, 
    Wakefield, RI 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Zullo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Zullo 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    360 Kingstown Rd Unit 200, 
    Narragansett, RI 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eileen Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Office

    360 Kingstown Rd Unit 200, 
    Narragansett, RI 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Goodpasture Syndrome, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Sitosterolemia.

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

    Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care-Jamestown Primary Care

    20 Southwest Ave, 
    Jamestown, RI 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph England is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Dr. England is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1407 S County Trl Ste 410, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Trupiano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Trupiano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Pedro Barros M.D. Inc

    1407 S County Trl Bldg 4, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Berthiaume is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Berthiaume 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Pedro Barros M.D. Inc

    1407 S County Trl Bldg 4, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Cribb is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Cribb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Office

    1407 S County Trl Ste 410, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Decker is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Decker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1407 S County Trl Ste 410, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Fishman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Fishman 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 Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Pedro Barros M.D. Inc

    1407 S County Trl Bldg 4, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Barros is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Barros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Wickford Internists Inc.

    320 Phillips St Ste 201, 
    North Kingstown, RI 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Hance is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dr. Hance 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Aquidneck Medical Associates Inc

    50 Memorial Blvd, 
    Newport, RI 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gorelick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Gorelick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Aquidneck Medical Associates Inc

    50 Memorial Blvd, 
    Newport, RI 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Earp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Earp 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 Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

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

    Grand Islander Center

    333 Green End Ave, 
    Middletown, RI 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Verma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middletown, Rhode Island. Dr. Verma 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 Dementia.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc.

    672 Aquidneck Ave, 
    Middletown, RI 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayanthi Parameswaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Middletown, Rhode Island. Dr. Parameswaran 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat Medicine And Surgery Group LLC

    850 Aquidneck Ave, 
    Middletown, RI 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cicchelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middletown, Rhode Island. Dr. Cicchelli is rated as an Experienced 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 Tracheitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Thomas L Green DO LTD

    688 Frenchtown Rd, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Leach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Leach is rated as an Experienced 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 Anemia, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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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