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    MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Rockville, VA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    56 providers found
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Snf Ltc Partners Of Virginia

      1776 Cambridge Dr, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, H1N1 Influenza, Dementia, and Flu. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

      6602 W Broad St, Suite B, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Souheil Abou is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Abou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Pulmonary Medicine | Geriatrics | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Pulmonary Medicine | Geriatrics | Intensive Care Medicine

      Pulmonary Associates Of Richmond, Inc. (PAR)

      Richmond, VA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shilpa Johri is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Johri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Johri is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Geriatric Associates Of Richmond Inc

      5310 Twin Hickory Rd, 
      Glen Allen, VA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu

      Khalid Karim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Dehydration.

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

      Geriatric Associates Of Richmond Inc

      5310 Twin Hickory Rd, 
      Glen Allen, VA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammad Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

      The Family Practice Of Manakin-Sabot PC

      294 River Rd W, 
      Manakin Sabot, VA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Ralph Hellams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Manakin Sabot, Virginia. Dr. Hellams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hartnup Disease, and Inborn Renal Aminoaciduria. Dr. Hellams is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Comprehensive Ent PC

      5219 Hickory Park Dr, Suite C, 
      Glen Allen, VA 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Redmon is an Otolaryngologist in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Redmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Palatal Myoclonus, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Redmon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Capitol Breathe Free Sinus And Allergy Centers

      4101 Cox Rd, Suite 300, 
      Glen Allen, VA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Ditto is an Otolaryngologist in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Ditto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Ditto is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Snf Ltc Partners Of Virginia

      1776 Cambridge Dr, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Wright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, H1N1 Influenza, Flu, and Dementia. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Snf Ltc Partners Of Virginia

      1776 Cambridge Dr, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Padmalatha Dharanikota is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Dharanikota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Low Blood Pressure, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Dharanikota is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Snf Ltc Partners Of Virginia

      1776 Cambridge Dr, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arleeta Diggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Diggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Diggs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Virginia LLC

      1600 John Rolfe Pkwy, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chantal Walsh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Dehydration, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Minerva Health LLC

      2300 Cedarfield Pkwy, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Scheer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Scheer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Ectopic Cushing's syndrome, Dementia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Scheer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Balance And Ear Center, Inc

      10200 Three Chopt Rd, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wayne Shaia is an Otolaryngologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Shaia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Shaia is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Family Practice Specialists Of Richmond

      3742 Winterfield Road, 
      Midlothian, VA 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Siedlecki is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Midlothian, Virginia. Dr. Siedlecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Siedlecki is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

      7611 Forest Ave, Suite 320, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ben Bradenham is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bradenham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

      7611 Forest Ave, Suite 320, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Farrell is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

      7611 Forest Ave, Suite 320, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Siddiqui is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Independent Associates PC

      7605 Forest Ave, Suite 211, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Mitchell is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Mitchell 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Independent Associates PC

      7605 Forest Ave, Suite 211, 
      Richmond, VA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George Smallfield is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Smallfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Smallfield is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, 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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