The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Alvin, TX

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Alvin, TX. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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72 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Medic Lane Physicians

    400 Medic Ln Ste C, 
    Alvin, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Mccarroll is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alvin, Texas. Dr. Mccarroll is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Dewitt Clinic

    304 Medic Ln Ste B, 
    Alvin, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Dewitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alvin, Texas. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    League City Campus

    2240 Gulf Fwy S, 
    League City, TX 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Reep is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in League City, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Reep is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hiatal Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterology - Webster

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1300, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterology - Webster

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1700, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sri Surapaneni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Surapaneni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants - Houston

    444 FM 1959 Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Darmadi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Darmadi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants PA

    2060 Space Park Dr Ste 306, 
    Houston, TX 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michel Kafrouni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kafrouni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Darling ENT

    1106 S Friendswood Dr Ste C, 
    Friendswood, TX 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Darling is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Friendswood, Texas. Dr. Darling 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 Meige Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Darling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Darling ENT

    1106 S Friendswood Dr Ste C, 
    Friendswood, TX 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohan Joshi is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Friendswood, Texas. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Glossodynia, Burning Mouth Syndrome, and Throat Cancer. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    League City Campus

    2240 Gulf Fwy S, 
    League City, TX 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliana Yang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in League City, Texas. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastroenterology Multispecialty Care Center

    2660 Gulf Fwy S, 
    League City, TX 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in League City, Texas. Dr. Nguyen 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1400, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Marcum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Marcum 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Portal Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1210 Nasa Pkwy, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Mbogua is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Mbogua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Protein Deficiency, Muscle Atrophy, and Malnutrition.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Coastal Gastroenterology Associates

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1400, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Advitya Malhotra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Malhotra 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, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterology - Webster

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1700, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manish Rungta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Rungta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterology - Webster

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1700, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Mani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Mani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterology - Webster

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1700, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Jafri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Jafri 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bay Area Gastroenterology - Webster

    1015 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 1700, 
    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sezen Altug is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Altug is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastric Dysmotility.

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

    Office

    Webster, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Firoozeh Kar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Kar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Muscle Atrophy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Dementia.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Texas ENT Specialists

    10970 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 360, 
    Pearland, TX 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Johnigan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Johnigan is rated as an Advanced 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 Sinusitis, Empyema, Perichondritis, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Johnigan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Alvin, TX?

    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 Alvin, TX?

    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 Alvin, TX?

    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 Alvin, TX?

    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 Alvin, TX?

    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 Alvin, TX?

    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 Alvin, TX?

    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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