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    MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Lacey, WA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    38 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      5130 Corporate Center Court Southeast, 
      Lacey, WA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cris Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lacey, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sitosterolemia, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      1450 Northwest Lane Southeast, 
      Lacey, WA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marina Berndt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lacey, Washington. Dr. Berndt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Berndt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Family Medicine
      5130 Corporate Center Court Southeast, 
      Lacey, WA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Cates is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lacey, Washington. Dr. Cates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Jock Itch.

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      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      128 Lilly Road Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sung-won Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Otitis, Sinusitis, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Road Northeast, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rodney Joe is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Joe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gardner Syndrome, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joe is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Road Northeast, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Owens is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Owens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Owens is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Road Northeast, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristine Zhang is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Road Northeast, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Harpreet Brar is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Brar 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 Gastrectomy. Dr. Brar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Road Northeast, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Meimin Xie is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Xie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Xie is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Road Northeast, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathryne Wagner is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      406 Black Hills Lane Southwest, Suite A, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Kuczynski is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kuczynski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      406 Black Hills Lane Southwest, Suite A, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marshall Mccabe is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Mccabe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology

      Ear Nose And Throat Associates Southwest Inc Ps

      128 Lilly Rd Ne, Suite 202, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Jung is an Otolaryngologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Jung 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Jung is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Otolaryngology
      128 Lilly Rd Ne, Suite 202, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ray Jensen is an Otolaryngologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Tonsil Stones, Sialadenitis, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology

      Multicare Health System

      200 Lilly Rd Ne, Suite C, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Raghu Varier is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Varier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Fecal Impaction, Morning Sickness, and Liver Transplant.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology

      Puget Sound Gastroenterology PLLC

      209 Lilly Rd Ne, Suite B, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yiting Li is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Gastroenterology
      209 Lilly Rd Ne Ste B, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maria Kurtz is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Proctitis, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Kurtz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      3425 Ensign Rd NE, Suite 220, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Lux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Lux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1340 Allegheny Court Se, Suite 304, 
      Olympia, WA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sabrina Benjamin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Swallowing
      Internal Medicine
      1450 Northwest Ln Se Ste A, 
      Lacey, WA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gordon Rennie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lacey, Washington. Dr. Rennie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bronchitis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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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 Lacey, WA?

      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 Lacey, WA?

      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 Lacey, WA?

      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 Lacey, WA?

      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 Lacey, WA?

      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 Lacey, WA?

      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 Lacey, WA?

      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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