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

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Norfolk, VA. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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189 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

    600 Gresham Dr Ste 1100, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sinacori is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sinacori is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

    600 Gresham Dr Ste 1100, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Rubinstein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Advanced 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Mid-Atlantic Post Acute & Long Term Care PLLC

    6160 Kempsville Cir Ste 325A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Hovland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hovland 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 Hypersplenism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shounak Majumder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Majumder is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 101, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Howerton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Howerton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Office

    400 W Brambleton Ave Ste 104, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Skees is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Skees 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 Post Polio Syndrome, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Secondary Parkinsonism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Planas And Associates MD PC

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 500, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roque Planas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Planas 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 Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Amebic Liver Abscess, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Sentara Medical Group

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 810, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sokol is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sokol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Dedicated Care Center

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 900, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherry Scheib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Scheib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Bruce J Kleiman MD PC

    208 E Plume St Ste 213, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Kleiman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Kleiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hypertension.

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

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 810, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirn Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Dedicated Care Center

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 900, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celestia Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Dedicated Care Center

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 900, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Lisner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lisner 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 Gallbladder Disease, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Naval Medical Center

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Devito is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Devito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Enlarged Liver, and Von Gierke Disease.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Geriatrics

    East Virginia Medical School

    825 Fairfax Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Grant is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Grant 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 710, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Mann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 710, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Harbrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Harbrecht 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat LTD

    901 Hampton Blvd, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anke Hacker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hacker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Typhoid Fever, Cholera, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

    600 Gresham Dr Ste 1100, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Bak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Bak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

    600 Gresham Dr Ste 1100, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Karakla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Karakla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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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