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    MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Woodruff, SC. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    40 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      112 A Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Lebel is a Gastroenterologist in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Lebel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lebel is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      112 A Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Claude Yarborough is a Gastroenterologist in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Yarborough is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yarborough is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      225 E Blackstock Rd, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Spartanburg Medical Center

      2755 S Hwy 14, Suite 2100, 
      Greer, SC 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Taber is a Gastroenterologist in Greer, South Carolina. Dr. Taber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

      Spartanburg Medical Center

      5229 Hwy 221, 
      Roebuck, SC 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      9100 Highway 14, 
      Gray Court, SC 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gray Court, South Carolina. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      112 A Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Mazanec is a Gastroenterologist in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Mazanec 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, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      112 A Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Brackbill is a Gastroenterologist in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Brackbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brackbill is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      112 A Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Palma is a Gastroenterologist in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Palma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      112 A Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ayub Merchant is a Gastroenterologist in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Merchant 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, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates, PA

      225 E Blackstock Rd, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Gulley is a Gastroenterologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Gulley 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, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Spartanburg Ear, Nose And Throat - Head And Neck Surgery, PA

      2755 S Hwy 14, Suite 2400, 
      Greer, SC 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Foster is an Otolaryngologist in Greer, South Carolina. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Spartanburg Ear, Nose And Throat - Head And Neck Surgery, PA

      2755 S Hwy 14, Suite 2400, 
      Greer, SC 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Henry Butehorn is an Otolaryngologist in Greer, South Carolina. Dr. Butehorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Butehorn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Spartanburg Ear, Nose And Throat - Head And Neck Surgery, PA

      2755 S Hwy 14, Suite 2400, 
      Greer, SC 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erik Steiniger is an Otolaryngologist in Greer, South Carolina. Dr. Steiniger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Steiniger is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Grace Internal Medicine LLC

      114 B Hospital Dr, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leon Buffaloe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Buffaloe 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 High Cholesterol. Dr. Buffaloe is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Spartanburg Medical Center

      2801 Woodruff Rd, Suite 101, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Internal Medicine And Cardiology

      220 Scuffletown Rd, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinita Srivastava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Srivastava is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Physicians Of Spartanburg, PC

      3021 Reidville Rd, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Cole is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Physicians Of Spartanburg, PC

      3021 Reidville Rd, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lee Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Physicians Of Spartanburg, PC

      3021 Reidville Rd, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Knipfer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Knipfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Knipfer 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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, 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 Woodruff, 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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