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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Katy, TX. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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58 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Vintage Rose LLC

    24285 Katy Fwy Ste 300, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Katy, Texas. Dr. Miller 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 Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Southern Group Anesthesia PLLC

    1259 FM 1463 Rd Ste 500, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lacamera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Lacamera is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Interventional Radiology

    Texas IR And Interventional Oncology

    142 Bella Katy Dr, Suite A, 
    Katy, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Poyan Rafiei practices practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Rafiei 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 Obstructive Uropathy, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrectomy, and Prostatic Artery Embolization. Dr. Rafiei is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Texas ENT Specialists

    23920 Katy Fwy, 
    Katy, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fox is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced 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 Tonsillitis, Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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

    Dr. Kevin T Marks-Gastroenterologist

    521 W Grand Pkwy S, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Marks is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Marks 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 Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23920 Katy Fwy Ste 560, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrzej Janecki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Janecki 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Southern Group Anesthesia PLLC

    1259 FM 1463 Rd Ste 500, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Ahmed 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Imperial Digestive Health Specialists PLLC

    23920 Katy Fwy Ste 215, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oforbuike Ewelukwa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Ewelukwa 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 Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Murtaza Arif PLLC

    410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4B, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murtaza Arif is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Arif 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 Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    MD Gastroenterology Anesthesia Services PLLC

    25230 Kingsland Blvd Ste 102, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Radha Tamerisa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Tamerisa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Cypress Signature GI

    410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4B, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sameer Siddique is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Siddique 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophageal Varices, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    23960 Katy Fwy Ste 140, 
    Katy, TX 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Haque is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Haque 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Office

    1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 230, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Reininger is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Reininger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 230, 
    Katy,, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Li Cai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Katy,, Texas. Dr. Cai 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 Obesity, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 230, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viswanath Kalapatapu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Kalapatapu is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    814 East Ave, 
    Katy, TX 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behnam Majd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Majd is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Texas ENT Specialists

    18400 Katy Fwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Wani is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Houston Gastroenterology Associates

    21316 Provincial Blvd, 
    Katy, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Spencer Li is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Li 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

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

    Life's Solutions Hospice Care Inc

    20923 Kingsland Blvd, 
    Katy, TX 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Remy Zockazock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Zockazock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Insomnia, Dementia, and Low Blood Pressure.

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

    William A Currie MD PA

    21700 Kingsland Blvd Ste 201, 
    Katy, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Currie is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Currie 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 Proctitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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 Katy, 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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