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    MediFind found 280 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Fairfax, VA. Of these, 213 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    280 providers found
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mahmood Abedi is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Abedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Office

      410 Pine St SE Ste 200, 
      Vienna, VA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wonsock Shin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Of Northern Virginia

      3650 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 107, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Huh is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Huh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Indigestion.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Atul Marathe is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Marathe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremias Tan is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Procaccino is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Procaccino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Emil Valle is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Valle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Axelrad is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Axelrad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Macroamylasemia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nader Balba is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Balba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Minal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3022 Williams Dr, Suite 301, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Garone is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Garone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Inova Health Care Services

      3300 Gallows Rd, 
      Falls Church, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Mccabe is a Gastroenterologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Inova Health Care Services

      3300 Gallows Rd, 
      Falls Church, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michal Bartel is a Gastroenterologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Bartel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Advanced Digestive Care LLC

      3301 Woodburn Rd, Suite 107, 
      Annandale, VA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Martin Prosky is a Gastroenterologist in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Prosky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Diarrhea.

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

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      9642 Burke Lake Rd, 
      Burke, VA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Arun Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burke, Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      9642 Burke Lake Rd, 
      Burke, VA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rahel Yirga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burke, Virginia. Dr. Yirga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Yirga is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Inova Health Care Services

      3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nitin Sardana is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sardana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, Suite 308, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Behzad Kalaghchi is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kalaghchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, Suite 308, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bezawit Tekola is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tekola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Family Physicians Of Old Town Fairfax PC

      3911 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 41c, 
      Fairfax, VA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Leonard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Cirrhosis, Hyperventilation, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Leonard is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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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