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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Memphis, TN. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    117 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      UT Regional One Physicians Inc

      880 Madison Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Alexander is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Alexander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      3360 N Watkins St, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Decolli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Decolli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Decolli is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      UT Regional One Physicians Inc

      877 Jefferson Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Muhammad Siddiq is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Siddiq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      1211 Union Ave, Suite 330, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hadiatou Barry is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Barry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Barry is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      UT Methodist Physicians LLC

      1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Suite 310, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristin Gaffney is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Gaffney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing

      UT Methodist Physicians LLC

      1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Suite 260, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marion Gillespie is an Otolaryngologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Gillespie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Salivary Duct Stones, Glossectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Center Of The Midsouth PLLC

      1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Suite 410, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shoaib Azam is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Azam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Achalasia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Palliative Medicine | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Palliative Medicine | Geriatrics
      943 Whitney Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nidal Rahal is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Rahal is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      791 Estate Pl, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rande Lazar is an Otolaryngologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Lazar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Enlarged Adenoids, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      UT Regional One Physicians Inc

      880 Madison Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mansour Parsi is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Parsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholangitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Parsi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      877 Jefferson Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Colin Howden is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Howden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Howden is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1030 Jefferson Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Lofton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Lofton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lofton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      UT Methodist Physicians LLC

      1325 Eastmoreland Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Gleysteen is an Otolaryngologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Gleysteen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gleysteen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      UT Methodist Physicians LLC

      1325 Eastmoreland Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kodwo Orleans is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Orleans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      B M Physicians, LLC

      943 Whitney Ave, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamad Moughrabieh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Moughrabieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Moughrabieh is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Office Of Internal Medicine, PC

      2693 Union Ave Ext, Suite 100, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hany Habashy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Habashy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Necrosis, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Habashy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Osh-Mi Physicians Group PC

      3360 N Watkins St, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Burns is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Alzheimer's Disease, Dysgraphia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vagotomy. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Physiotherapy Associates Inc

      1785 Nonconnah Blvd, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ulric Duncan is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists Foundation, Inc.

      6019 Walnut Grove Rd, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (10.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Fields is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Fields is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists Foundation, Inc.

      80 Humphreys Ctr Dr, Suite 210, 
      Memphis, TN 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Bierman is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Bierman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bierman is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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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