The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Alcoa, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 141 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Alcoa, TN. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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141 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Blount Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    1706 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Coffey is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Coffey is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Coffey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Coffey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Blount Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    1706 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Cline is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Cline is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cline is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cline is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Blount Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    1706 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Smith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Prisma Health Family And Internal Medicine–Springbrook

    230 Associates Boulevard, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Allred is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Allred is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Sinusitis. Dr. Allred is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Allred is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Foothills ENT Allergy And Hearing Center

    275 Cherokee Professional Park, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bond Almand is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Almand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngeal Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Almand is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Almand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Prisma Health Gastroenterology–Blount MOB

    355 Blount Memorial Physician Office Building, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lyles is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Lyles 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lyles is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lyles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Senior Care Partners Of East Tennessee

    1812 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Catron is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Catron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Catron is board certified in American Board Of Family Practice/Geriatric Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Prisma Health Gastroenterology–Blount MOB

    355 Blount Memorial Physician Office Building, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Wright is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wright is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Hospital Medicine

    Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Phemister 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Volvulus, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Phemister is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Phemister is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Prisma Health Gastroenterology–Blount MOB

    355 Blount Memorial Physician Office Building, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sirisha Jasti is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Jasti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jasti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Gastroenterology. Dr. Jasti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    Senior Care Partners Of East Tennessee

    1812 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin James is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. James 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 Anemia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hip Replacement, and Gastrectomy. Dr. James is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Tennessee Endoscopy Center

    1706 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Cline is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Cline is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    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 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, COVID-19, and Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Prisma Health Internal Medicine–Alcoa

    266 Joule Street, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nils Gaddis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Gaddis 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Narcolepsy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Melorheostosis. Dr. Gaddis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Family Medicine–Alcoa

    266 Joule Street, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Bennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Bennett 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 Restless Legs Syndrome, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bennett is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Prisma Health Internal Medicine–Alcoa

    266 Joule Street, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Savell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Savell 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Savell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Savell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Family Medicine–Alcoa

    266 Joule Street, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Dirmeyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Dirmeyer 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Dirmeyer is board certified in American Board Of Family Practice and American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Blount Memorial Physician Group Inc.

    266 Joule St, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Gaddis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Gaddis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Oppenheim Dystonia, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

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

    Blount Memorial Physician Group Inc.

    266 Joule St, 
    Alcoa, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Vines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Vines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Bronchitis, and Acute Cystitis.

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

    Summit Medical Group PLLC

    111 Station Dr, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Cline is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Cline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Restless Legs Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Alcoa, TN?

    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 Alcoa, TN?

    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 Alcoa, TN?

    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 Alcoa, TN?

    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 Alcoa, TN?

    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 Alcoa, TN?

    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 Alcoa, TN?

    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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