The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Rapid City, SD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Rapid City, SD. Of these, 127 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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143 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Avera Gastroenterology — 69th & Louise

    6300 S Louise Ave, Suite 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    R. Towner Lapp, MD, provides gastroenterology services for adults at Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Lapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophagitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lapp is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Avera Gastroenterology — 69th & Louise

    6300 S Louise Ave, Suite 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Bryan Feyen offers digestive health support including gastroenterology conditions, including colon screenings, at Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Feyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Feyen is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology.

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

    Avera Medical Group ENT — Head & Neck Surgery — Plaza 1

    1417 S Cliff Ave Plaza 1, Suite 300, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. W. Chad Spanos is an otolaryngologist at Avera Medical Group ENT - Head &Neck Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Spanos is rated as an Experienced 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 Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Laryngeal Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Spanos is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Avera Medical Group Ear, Nose & Throat — Aberdeen

    820 1st Ave SE, Suite 100, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Cihak is an ear, nose & throat physician at Avera Medical Group Ear, Nose and Throat Aberdeen. Dr. Cihak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Chronic Cough, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Cihak is board certified in American Academy Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    Avera Medical Group ENT — Head & Neck Surgery — Plaza 1

    1417 S Cliff Ave Plaza 1, Suite 300, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mark Jameson is an otolaryngologist at Avera Medical Group Ear Nose & Throat in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Jameson 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 Sinus Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jameson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine — Aberdeen

    105 S State St, Suite 202, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Myrmoe is an internal medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine Aberdeen. Dr. Myrmoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Myrmoe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Avera Medical Group ENT — Head & Neck Surgery — Plaza 1

    1417 S Cliff Ave Plaza 1, Suite 300, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg DeSautel, MD is an otolaryngologist at Avera Medical Group ENT — Head & Neck Surgery — Plaza 1 in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Desautel is rated as an Experienced 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 Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Desautel is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Avera Ear, Nose & Throat — Yankton

    409 Summit, Pavillion, Suite 3200, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur \. Dr. Moeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Myringotomy.

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

    Access Health & Avera Medical Group Family Health Center — Mitchell

    1900 Grassland Dr, Suite 103, 
    Mitchell, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jon Olegario is an internal medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine Mitchell. Dr. Olegario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Olegario is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Rural Medical Clinic - Freeman

    510 E 8th St, 
    Freeman, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hafiz is a family medicine physician at Rural Medical Clinic Freeman. Dr. Hafiz 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia. Dr. Hafiz is board certified in ABMS American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

    1325 South Cliff Avenue, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Emad Beshai is a hospitalist at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Dr. Beshai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Beshai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Avera Medical Group Flandreau

    212 N Prairie St, 
    Flandreau, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Peterson is a family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Flandreau. Dr. Peterson 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 Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Coronary Heart Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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

    Avera Medical Group McGreevy Family Medicine — 69th & Western

    1910 W 69th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Miller is a family medicine/OB physician at Avera Medical Group McGreevy 69th & Western Sioux Falls. Dr. Miller 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Avera Gastroenterology — 69th & Louise

    6300 S Louise Ave, Suite 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Hill Jensen, MD, provides gastroenterology services for adults at Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Jensen 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jensen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine; American Board Of Gastroenterology.

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

    Avera Gastroenterology — 69th & Louise

    6300 S Louise Ave, Suite 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hurley, MD, provides gastroenterology services for adults at Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Hurley 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Jaundice, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hurley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Certified In Internal Medicine American Board Of Internal Medicine, Certified In Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Yankton Medical Clinic Avera

    1104 West 8th Street, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. David Abbott is an ENT at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Dr. Abbott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena. Dr. Abbott is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Powell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses White Sponge Nevus, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reason Ford is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Otitis.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Burger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Burger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses White Sponge Nevus, Tongue Tie, Familial Deafness, and Thyroid Nodule.

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

    Medical Arts Clinic Pro. L.L.C.

    717 Saint Francis St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kay Kelts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Kelts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Painful Swallowing doctor near Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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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