The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Utah, US

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors in Utah, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 262 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Utah, US. Of these, 205 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    John C. Capener
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Southridge Clinic - General Surgery

    Riverton, UT 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diagnose and manage all general GI and Liver diseases. Dr. Capener is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Scott B. Stern
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Intermountain Gastroenterology Specialists

    5169 South Cottonwood Street, Suite 610, 
    Murray, UT 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Stern is a Gastroenterologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Stern has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher Canale
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    6360 S 3000 E Ste 310, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Canale is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Canale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Canale is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Ogden Clinic Utah Spine Layton

    1916 N 700 W Ste 250, 
    Layton, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Vandersteen is a Gastroenterologist in Layton, Utah. Dr. Vandersteen 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vandersteen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Ogden Clinic

    Providence, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Gonzales is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Utah. Dr. Gonzales is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Tanner Memorial Clinic

    Layton, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Poole is a Gastroenterologist in Layton, Utah. Dr. Poole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Poole is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Utah Gastroenterology

    368 E Riverside Dr Ste A, 
    St George, UT 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Jeung is an Internal Medicine provider in St George, Utah. Dr. Jeung has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jeung is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Tanner Memorial Clinic

    2132 N 1700 W Ste 310, 
    Layton, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Redd is a Gastroenterologist in Layton, Utah. Dr. Redd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Redd is currently accepting new patients.

    John Schmidt
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Granite Peaks Gi

    1393 E Sego Lily Dr, 
    Sandy, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Schmidt is a Gastroenterologist in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Brett Doxey
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    6360 S 3000 E Ste 310, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Doxey is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Doxey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Doxey is currently accepting new patients.

    Christoph T. Woerlein
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Redrock Digestive Health

    1380 East Medical Center Drive, Suite 4100, 
    Saint George, UT 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Woerlein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Peter Fenton
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    6360 S 3000 E Ste 310, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Fenton is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Fenton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fenton is currently accepting new patients.

    James Stewart
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    1393 E Sego Lily Dr, 
    Sandy, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    The Granite Peaks Endoscopy center is where patients visit for a colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD) and treatment for esophageal strictures (dilation). We also test for and diagnose colon cancer, celiac disease, IBD/Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn’s disease, diverticulosis, lactose intolerance, liver disease, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus and more. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Joseph Jacob
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery

    Southern Utah Ear Nose Throat LLC

    617 E Riverside Dr Ste 201, 
    Saint George, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Jacob is a Plastic Surgeon in Saint George, Utah. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Sialadenitis. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Barnett
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    1393 E Sego Lily Dr, 
    Sandy, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Barnett is a Gastroenterologist in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher M. Flannery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Redrock Digestive Health

    1380 East Medical Center Drive, Suite 4100, 
    Saint George, UT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Christopher Flannery is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist providing expert, compassionate care to patients in St. George, Utah. With a background as both an enlisted soldier and officer in the U.S. Army, Dr. Flannery brings a strong sense of integrity, discipline, and dedication to his medical practice.His philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that every individual is uniquely created with divine worth. He is committed to whole-person care, addressing not only physical concerns but also the emotional and social aspects of health. Through evidence-based medicine and deep empathy, Dr. Flannery strives to serve his patients with honesty, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being—always honoring their values throughout the healing process.Dr. Flannery earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He served as Chief Resident during his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Loma Linda University Medical Center.Outside of work, Dr. Flannery finds joy and adventure in spending time with his family—doing whatever they love most, together. Dr. Flannery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Edward Frech
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Imed Physicians

    5121 S Cottonwood St, 
    Murray, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Frech is a Gastroenterologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Frech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Frech is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason Wills
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Utah Gastroenterology

    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Wills is a Gastroenterologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Wills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wills is currently accepting new patients.

    Kent Gardner
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Plastic Surgery

    Southern Utah Ear Nose Throat LLC

    617 E Riverside Dr Ste 201, 
    Saint George, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kent Gardner is a Plastic Surgeon in Saint George, Utah. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hyperparathyroidism, Empyema, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

    Kyle J. Eliason
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    McKay-Dee Clinic - Gastroenterology

    4403 Harrison Boulevard, Suite 3815, 
    Ogden, UT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Eliason is a Gastroenterologist in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Eliason has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eliason is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Utah, US?

    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 in Utah, US?

    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 in Utah, US?

    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 in Utah, US?

    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 in Utah, US?

    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 in Utah, US?

    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 in Utah, US?

    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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