The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Prince George, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Prince George, VA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    4700 Puddledock Rd Suite 100, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Michael is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Michael is rated as an Advanced 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Empyema, Male Pattern Baldness, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Michael is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    4700 Puddledock Rd Suite 100, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Tyson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Tyson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Tyson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Twin Rivers Medical Clinic

    1012 Winston Churchill Drive, 
    Hopewell, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdul Mohiuddin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hopewell, Virginia. Dr. Mohiuddin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mohiuddin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Care Center Of Virginia

    267 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yiping Rao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    4700 Puddledock Rd Suite 100, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James May is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. May 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 Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. May is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    4700 Puddledock Rd Suite 100, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Tarasidis is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Tarasidis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Tarasidis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Virginia Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    4700 Puddledock Rd Suite 100, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Salley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Salley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Salley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Center For Gastrointestinal Health PLLC

    601 Old Wagner Rd Ste 100, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zahid Rashid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Rashid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Tri-Cities Gastroenterology PC

    1714 E Hundred Rd Ste 104, 
    Chester, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lemite is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chester, Virginia. Dr. Lemite is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Prime Care Family Practice

    4700 Puddledock Rd Ste 300, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ogburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Ogburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Prime Care Family Practice P.C.

    4700 Puddledock Rd Ste 300, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Prime Care Family Practice

    4700 Puddledock Rd Ste 300, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lesli Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    4300 Crossings Blvd, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kadarnath Boodram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Boodram 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 Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boodram is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shamin-Hopewell Assisted Living

    5301 Plaza Dr, 
    Hopewell, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Neff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hopewell, Virginia. Dr. Neff 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Oral Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

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

    Twin Rivers Medical Clinic

    1012 Winston Churchill Dr, 
    Hopewell, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Mujeebuddin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hopewell, Virginia. Dr. Mujeebuddin 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 Memory Loss, Acute Kidney Failure, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mujeebuddin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Daniela G Cioflec MD

    1714 E Hundred Rd Ste 101, 
    Chester, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gohar Abbasi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chester, Virginia. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Protein Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pediatrics

    Appomattox River Primary Care - Hopewell

    815 W Poythress St, 
    Hopewell, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Bush is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Hopewell, Virginia. Dr. Bush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bush is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Appomattox River Primary Care - Hopewell

    815 W Poythress St, 
    Hopewell, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Magnin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hopewell, Virginia. Dr. Magnin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    TriCities Hospital

    411 W Randolph Rd, 
    Hopewell, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmadur Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hopewell, Virginia. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Rhabdomyolysis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Southside Head N Neck Surgery Professional Corp

    930 South Ave Ste 4B, 
    Colonial Heights, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cangcuesta is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Cangcuesta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, Jones Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

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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 Prince George, 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 Prince George, 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 Prince George, 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 Prince George, 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 Prince George, 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 Prince George, 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 Prince George, 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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