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

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors near Springfield, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 294 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Springfield, VA. Of these, 234 are Experienced, 59 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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294 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Inova Gastroenterology-Franconia-Springfield

    6354 Walker Ln Ste 400, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emad Abuhamda is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Abuhamda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    MDVIP - Alexandria, VA

    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 604, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Gehring is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Gehring has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Gehring is currently accepting new patients.

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

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Woodburn Endoscopy Center PLLC

    3301 Woodburn Rd Ste 109, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (3.2 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
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Loudoun Medical Group PC

    6355 Walker Ln Ste 308, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iyad Saidi is an Otolaryngologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Saidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Alexandria Anesthesia Assoc PLLC

    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 810, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Barkin is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Barkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Hiatal Hernia.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Alexandria - Kenmore

    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 810, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammed Khokhar is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Khokhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Freedman Mitchell Whittaker And Wu MDS

    4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 900, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alidad Arabshahi is an Otolaryngologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Arabshahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1800 N Beauregard St Ste 200, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arunan Vamadevan is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Vamadevan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1800 N Beauregard St Ste 200, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Procaccino is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, 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

    Fairfax Hospital Children Kidney Center

    3299 Woodburn Rd Ste 220, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pradeep Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Physicians P.C.

    4660 Kenmore Ave, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Hally is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Hally is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty.

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

    Digestive Disease Physicians P.C.

    4660 Kenmore Ave, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Dougherty is an Internal Medicine provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Physicians P.C.

    4660 Kenmore Ave, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Hurley is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5510 Alma Ln Ste 300, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Virginia Medical Alliance PC

    5510 Alma Ln, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Immel is an Internal Medicine provider in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Immel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Virginia Medical Alliance PC

    5510 Alma Ln, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seema Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Virginia Medical Alliance PC

    5510 Alma Ln, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Oshry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Oshry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    5504 Backlick Rd, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Furst is an Otolaryngologist in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Furst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma. Dr. Furst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greenspring Village

    7440 Spring Village Dr, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Bhagavathula is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Bhagavathula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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