The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Johnson City, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 854 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Johnson City, TN. Of these, 647 are Experienced, 157 are Advanced and 50 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Sullivan Digestive Center

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

    Michael Sullivan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastritis. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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

    Mark Young is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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

    Puneet Goenka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Goenka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Goenka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Gastroenterology.

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    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

    Bruce Abkes is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Abkes 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Abkes is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    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

    Timothy Zajonc is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Zajonc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Zajonc is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    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

    Johnathan Winstead is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Winstead 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, White Sponge Nevus, and Perichondritis. Dr. Winstead is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    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

    Jason Mckinney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mckinney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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

    Joseph Kretschmar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Kretschmar is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kretschmar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Lifestyle Medicine.

    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

    Dhara Chaudhari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chaudhari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

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

    Nagendra Myneni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Myneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Myneni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

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

    Christopher Mathews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mathews is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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

    Kenneth Lewoczko is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lewoczko is rated as an Advanced 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Nasal Flaring, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Lewoczko is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced 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

    David Welch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Welch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    FirstChoice Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Proffitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Proffitt 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Proffitt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Meadowview Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

    5 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Osterhus is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Osterhus is rated as an Experienced 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 Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Osterhus is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine, Internal Medicine And Pediatrics

    2204 Pavilion Drive, Suite 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Steptoe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Steptoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Steptoe is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Preferred Internal Medicine

    150 E Broadway, 
    Newport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Candi Overholt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Tennessee. Dr. Overholt is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Overholt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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

    Kevin Sweet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Sweet 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 Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Sweet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Renuven Health Partners

    2717 E Oakland Ave, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bert Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Greeneville ENT Specialists

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

    Susan Abernathy is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Painful Swallowing doctor near Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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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