The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in bellingham, WA

Find the Top Painful Swallowing Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near bellingham, WA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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

    Internal Medicine At Peacehealth Cordata Main Clinic-Suite 2b

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 2B, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Korean, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Sandeno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Sandeno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sandeno is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St, Suite 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Freeman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Witte is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Witte is rated as an Advanced 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 Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Witte is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Estonian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Munson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Munson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Munson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, French, German, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Siemanowski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Siemanowski is rated as an Advanced 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 Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Siemanowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Mccullough is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Mccullough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mccullough is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, German, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Gullickson-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Gullickson-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gullickson-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jash Bansal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Gastroenterology Professional LLC

    3111 Woburn St Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Norwegian, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Ross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 301, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Filipino, German, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Salish Sedation Services PLLC

    2930 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 202, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hannah Sheinin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Sheinin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sheinin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    PeaceHealth Senior Health At Medical Office Plaza

    3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naori Yamashiro is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Yamashiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Yamashiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Bellingham Anesthesia Associates PS.

    909 Squalicum Way Ste 102, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishan Bingham is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Gallbladder Disease, and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Associates In Family Medicine

    3130 Ellis St, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Patterson 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Bellingham Ear Nose Throat And Facial Surgery Inc.

    2940 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avram Hecht is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swimmer's Ear, Tonsil Stones, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Hecht is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3015 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sukhjit Shergill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Shergill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shergill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Squalicum Family Medicine

    3015 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shelby Hein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Hein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure. Dr. Hein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Referral may be required

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simarjit Shergill is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Shergill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shergill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Irish, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Barrett is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Barrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, 
    Bellingham, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nai-yen Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 bellingham, 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 bellingham, 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 bellingham, 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 bellingham, 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 bellingham, 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 bellingham, 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 bellingham, 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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