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    MediFind found 942 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Tennessee, US. Of these, 712 are Experienced, 174 are Advanced and 56 are Distinguished.

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    942 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Sullivan Digestive Center

      2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastritis.

      Mark F. Young
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology

      325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Puneet Goenka
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

      310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Goenka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Bruce A. Abkes
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

      2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Abkes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

      Timothy P. Zajonc
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

      2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Zajonc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy.

      Susan P. Abernathy
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Greeneville ENT Specialists

      1410 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 2500, 
      Greeneville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Johnathan M. Winstead
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

      2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Winstead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, White Sponge Nevus, and Perichondritis.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

      310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

      1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
      Greeneville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Kretschmar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

      310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

      130 W Ravine Rd, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Myneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

      130 W Ravine Rd, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

      130 W Ravine Rd, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Office Of Dr. Jonathan Bremer And Dr. Vivian Clark

      265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
      Knoxville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, COVID-19, and N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

      2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Lewoczko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Nasal Flaring, and Laryngectomy.

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

      Office Of Dr. Jonathan Bremer And Dr. Vivian Clark

      1503 W Elk Ave, Ste 5, 
      Elizabethton, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Bremer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

      1 Medical Park Blvd., 
      Bristol, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Brinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      Blue Ridge Radiology, P.C.

      3053 W State St, 
      Bristol, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

      Randy W. Hoover
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Johnson City Internal Medicine

      301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Hoover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Marta J. Wayt
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine

      Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine And Internal Medicine

      111 West Stone Drive, Suite 200, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Marta Wayt’s career is guided by faith and a passion for treating the underserved. She is an internal medicine doctor and a Regional Medical Director for Ballad Health Medical Associates. She also serves as the volunteer medical director of Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport, a clinic that offers free acute and primary care to residents of Sullivan County and the greater Kingsport area living at 150% and below poverty guidelines. Her mission is simple: “I am a devoted Christian who was called into medicine to serve my fellow man, especially senior adults and complicated patients,” she says. Focusing on her calling helped her find her life’s path. “I chose internal medicine because it gave me the best training to take care of those complicated patients. I chose primary care because I like to develop relationships with my patients over their lifetimes.”. Dr. Wayt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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 in Tennessee, US?

      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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