The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near Pleasant Prairie, WI. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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64 providers found
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Aurora Gastroenterology

    10400 75th St, Ste 215, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Woosuk Park is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Aurora Gastroenterology

    10400 75th St, Ste 215, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Qadeer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Qadeer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Qadeer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Aurora Gastroenterology

    10400 75th St, Ste 215, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Ohringer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ohringer is rated as an Advanced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ohringer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

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    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GI Associates, LLC

    8220 75th St, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Alex Ulitsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Ulitsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ulitsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GI Associates, LLC

    8220 75th St, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Lyndon Hernandez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Aurora Gastroenterology Racine, Washington Ave

    8400 Washington Ave, 
    Racine, WI 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Han is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Racine, Wisconsin. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Han is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    GI Associates, LLC

    8220 75th St, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Hussain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Hussain 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

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

    Leonardo Montemurro Service Corporation

    9555 76th St Ste 2601, 
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leilane Sta Romana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Dr. Sta Romana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Pain Centers Of Wisconsin Kenosha

    9697 Saint Catherines Dr Ste 101, 
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Garretto is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Dr. Garretto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Aurora Family Medicine

    3115 Lewis Ave, 
    Zion, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Mccreary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zion, Illinois. Dr. Mccreary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Mccreary is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Prairie Ridge Clinic

    9697 Saint Catherines Dr, 
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Wagner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    10256 Old Green Bay Rd, 
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daisy Andaleon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Dr. Andaleon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Pleasant Prairie Clinic

    10256 Old Green Bay Rd, 
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ninad Dixit is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Dr. Dixit 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 Osteoarthritis, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    10400 75th St Ste 208, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Kennedy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Surya Medical Group SC

    6125 Green Bay Rd Ste 100, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharathi Pulla is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Pulla 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 Atrial Fibrillation, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

    Ear Nose And Throat Family Clinic Of Wisconsin SC

    6127 Green Bay Rd Ste 100, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilel Swerdlin is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Swerdlin 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Empyema.

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

    Rodrigo B Mata Iii MD Sc

    6123 Green Bay Rd Ste 120, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Mata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Mata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Somers Clinic

    3400 Market Ln, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Shepler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Shepler is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypothyroidism, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic-Somers Medical Office Building

    3400 Market Ln, 
    Kenosha, WI 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Hoppe is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Hoppe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Male Pattern Baldness, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Kalra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kalra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

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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.

    When should I see a Painful Swallowing doctor near Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?

    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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