The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Charlottesville, VA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    UVA Health Endoscopy Unit

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville,, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Podboy is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville,, Virginia. Dr. Podboy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Powell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, DICER1 Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Sauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sauer 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Copland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Copland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Worthington is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Worthington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Shami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mann is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Doran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Doran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Malnutrition, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing

    UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

    1240 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Fedder is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fedder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

    500 Martha Jefferson Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Brijbassie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Brijbassie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Orthopedics

    UVA Health ENT Clinic

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2200, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Daniero is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Daniero is rated as a Distinguished 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Preanesthesia Evaluation And Testing Center Petc

    1215 Lee St Fl 1, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Hays is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Hays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomembranous Colitis, Toxic Megacolon, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Palliative Medicine

    Office

    423 8th St NE, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Neal is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Thrush.

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

    Aids/Hiv Services Group Inc.

    315 10th St NE, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dandridge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Dandridge 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 Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Pediatric Gastroenterology

    1204 W Main St Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barrett Barnes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Barnes 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Eosinophilic Enteropathy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Pediatric Gastroenterology

    1204 W Main St Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Mckinney is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Delayed Growth, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Pediatric Gastroenterology

    1204 W Main St Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Middleton is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Middleton 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 Crohn's Disease, Atresia of Small Intestine, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Pediatric Gastroenterology

    1204 W Main St Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Biller is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Biller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Pediatric Gastroenterology

    1204 W Main St Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julee Sunny is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sunny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Malnutrition, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    UVA Health Pediatric Otolaryngology

    1204 W Main St Fl 6, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Brand is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Brand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Short Philtrum.

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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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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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