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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Little River, SC. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Mcleod Physician Associates Ii

      3980 Hwy 9 E, Suite 320, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Schmulewitz is a Gastroenterologist in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Schmulewitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc

      3980 Hwy 9 E, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lacie Edmison is a Gastroenterologist in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Edmison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Coastal Carolina Ent Do PA

      3806 Sawtell Rd, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Dimuzio is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Dimuzio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Swimmer's Ear, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Dimuzio is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Mcleod Physician Associates Ii

      3980 Hwy 9 E, Suite 320, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glorimar Caldera is a Gastroenterologist in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Caldera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Endoscopy.

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

      Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc

      3980 Hwy 9 E, Suite 100a, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Sperling is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Sperling is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Strand Physician Specialists PA

      3361 Hwy 9 E, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ruth Wieland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Wieland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Tomaculous Neuropathy, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy. Dr. Wieland is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      1300 Hwy 17, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rogers Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      190 River Park Dr, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Mount is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Mount is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mount is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      190 River Park Dr, 
      Little River, SC 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Elma Whidby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little River, South Carolina. Dr. Whidby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Whidby is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Strand Gi Associates PA

      7900 N Kings Hwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Pearson is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Pearson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Strand Gi Associates PA

      7900 N Kings Hwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Cornnell is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Cornnell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      945 82nd Pkwy, Suite 3, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Vukov is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Vukov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, and Gastric Dysmotility.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Strand Gi Associates PA

      7900 N Kings Hwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Edmison is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Edmison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Strand Gi Associates PA

      7900 N Kings Hwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathleen Raynor is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Strand Gi Associates PA

      7900 N Kings Hwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Hernandez is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      945 82nd Pkwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Moreci is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Moreci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Moreci is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      921 Medical Cir, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zoltan Devenyi is a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Devenyi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Devenyi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      929 Medical Cir, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Wright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Myrtle Beach Family Medicine PA

      831 82nd Pkwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Naishaj Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Myrtle Beach Family Medicine PA

      831 82nd Pkwy, 
      Myrtle Beach, SC 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Terry Belden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Belden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Tracheitis, Lymphangiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Belden is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Little River, SC?

      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 Little River, SC?

      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 Little River, SC?

      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 Little River, SC?

      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 Little River, SC?

      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 Little River, SC?

      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 Little River, SC?

      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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