The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Cave Spring, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Cave Spring, VA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin R Dye is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. R Dye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Universal Health Corporation

    130 Church Ave SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfonso Brochero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Brochero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Stroke.

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

    Physician Associates Of Virginia

    4461 Starkey Rd Ste 201, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolyn Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Internal Medicine Associates

    2149 Electric Rd Ste 1, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Haider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Haider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Apoplexy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Pericarditis. Dr. Haider is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Physician Associates Of Virginia

    4461 Starkey Rd Ste 201, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anne Jaeger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Jaeger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Cellulitis. Dr. Jaeger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Emergency Medicine

    Carilion Medical Center

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mckernan is an Emergency Medicine provider in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mckernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Jefferson Internal Medicine

    1111 S Jefferson St Ste B, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adel Salama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Salama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Salama is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    Physician Associates Of Virginia

    4461 Starkey Rd Ste 201, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Zimmerman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    LewisGale Physicians ENT - Salem

    1930 Braeburn Cir, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Gross is an Otolaryngologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Gross 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 Perichondritis, Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology - Salem

    2155 Apperson Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Quinn is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehriyar Mehershahi is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mehershahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin B Mercure is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. B Mercure 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, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Whitt is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Whitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikas Chitnavis is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Chitnavis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal B Gohil is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. B Gohil 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, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merritt Bern is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Bern has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert D Moylan is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. D Moylan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of

    202 Duke Gloucester St SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Meyers is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Meyers is rated as a Distinguished 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.

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

    Roanoke Family Medicine

    3390 Colonial Ave, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Ball is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Office

    2800 Electric Rd Ste 106A, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Welly is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Welly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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 Cave Spring, VA?

    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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