The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 808 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Washington, US. Of these, 649 are Experienced, 150 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Consultants, PLLC

    3261 NW Mt Vintage Way, #221, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuen Yee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Yee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yee is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place

    6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mulhall, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Mulhall also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He served as Director of the Center for Liver Disease at Walter Reed Medical Center.Dr. Mulhall has special medical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, biliary and liver processes, along with functional intestinal disorders. He has received international recognition for his research, teaching and published articles.Dr. Mulhall has been active in the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Mulhall 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 Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mulhall is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Mulhall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Kuczynski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kuczynski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Marshall Mccabe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Mccabe is rated as a Distinguished 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 140, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Winters is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Swedish Gastroenterology - Issaquah

    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 3020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Swedish Gastroenterology - Ballard

    5350 Tallman Avenue Northwest, Suite 520, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Padhya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Padhya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Swedish Issaquah

    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I try to personalize my approach to each patient, while incorporating evidence-based medicine. Dr. Brooling's medical interests include: luminal gastroenterology disease, hepatology and functional gastroenterology disease. Dr. Brooling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Brooling is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brooling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing

    Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - First Hill

    600 Broadway, Suite 200, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gabriela Sanchez is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 15 years. She graduated from Baylor University in 2003 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Merati is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Merati is rated as a Distinguished 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 Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Merati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Lakewood

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 207, 
    Lakewood, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hirota, MD has a sincere desire to work closely with his colleagues and patients to provide the highest quality of GI care in a compassionate and timely fashion.He is actively involved in physician leadership development, public policy regarding health care delivery, local community charity care and participating in improving quality care measurements in GI. Dr. Hirota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Indigestion. Dr. Hirota is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Hirota is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Proliance Surgeons

    1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Villari is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Villari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Villari is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Gig Harbor

    4700 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 320, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyung W. Noh, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. During his fellowship, he also received advanced training in endoscopic ultrasound.Dr. Noh specializes in pancreatic diseases and endoscopic ultrasound. He has published numerous articles in major peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international meetings. His professional memberships include the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Noh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Noh is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Noh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology

    Proliance Surgeons

    1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anh Truong is a provider with privileges at a Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Medical Group

    1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangik Oh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Dr. Oh served as Chief Medical Resident during his internal medicine residency. During his gastroenterology fellowship, he also earned his Master's degree in Medical Science from Harvard Medical School. He was also the recipient of the 2002 AASLD/Schering Advanced Hepatology Fellowship Award.Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Oh joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and was a staff gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining Tacoma Digestive Disease Center in 2005, which is now Franciscan Digestive Care Associates. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place

    6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Larson, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a United States Air Force scholarship program.Dr. Larson has published numerous research papers and has presented his research at national meetings. He has a strong interest in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Other areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, colon cancer prevention and functional bowel diseases.He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Larson is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Larson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates At St. Anne

    16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 290, 
    Burien, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierre Nader, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and over. He is devoted to the highest level of digestive disease care, with a parallel focus on patient comfort and dignity.Dr. Nader is skilled in all phases of gastrointestinal endoscopy. He also has extensive experience with end-stage liver disease including liver transplantation. Dr. Nader is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nader is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nader is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place

    6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sun, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing comprehensive digestive care for adults. In addition to general gastroenterology, he has specific experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, small intestinal disease and celiac disease.Dr. Sun believes in establishing a therapeutic partnership with his patients, and a close working relationship with his physician colleagues, in order to achieve the best outcomes. He takes the time to educate patients on their condition, treatment options and outcomes so they can make informed choices to feel their best.Dr. Sun is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sun is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Enumclaw

    1818 Cole Street, 
    Enumclaw, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Quaine, MD, is a board-certified, experienced gastroenterologist who provides comprehensive, compassionate digestive care for adults. Conditions she treats range from Crohn's disease and gastric reflux to hepatitis and pancreatitis. She also offers colon cancer prevention and screening, as well as therapeutic and capsule endoscopy.Dr. Quaine is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Quaine is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Quaine is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Quaine is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Gig Harbor

    4700 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 320, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalyan Kanneganti, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology and hepatology, with special medical interest in colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and the management of GI bleeding, viral hepatitis, complex liver diseases and GERD.Dr. Kanneganti focuses on providing holistic, compassionate and patient-centered care. He strives to help patients understand their disease process and involve them in shared decision making.Dr. Kanneganti is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Kanneganti 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kanneganti is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kanneganti is currently accepting new patients.

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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.