The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in West Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors in West Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 247 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near West Virginia, US. Of these, 204 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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247 providers found
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Mark T Voellinger MD Inc.

    20 Medical Park Ste 203, 
    Wheeling, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Voellinger is a Gastroenterologist in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Voellinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    117 7th Ave, 
    South Charleston, WV 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Haffar is a Gastroenterologist in South Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Haffar has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Internal Medicine

    Surayia T Hasan

    224 Professional Park, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surayia Hasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Hasan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Necrosis, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Raleigh Advanced Surgery

    1717 Harper Rd Ste E Fl 2, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Husam Nazer is a Gastroenterologist in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Nazer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    55 Chenoweth Creek Rd, 
    Elkins, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitesh Ratnakar is a Gastroenterologist in Elkins, West Virginia. Dr. Ratnakar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Charles F Bou-Abboud MD PLLC

    58 Brookshire Ln, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bou is a Gastroenterologist in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. Bou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    1 Medical Park Ste 703, 
    Wheeling, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angelo Georges is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Georges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Vertigo, Pernicious Anemia, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Georges is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    City Hospital Inc.

    880 N Tennessee Ave Ste 104, 
    Martinsburg, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Dba Healthscope-Donnally

    500 Donnally St Ste 203, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lester Labus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Labus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Stanley C. Mannino M.D. Inc.

    485 Colliers Way Ste K, 
    Weirton, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amandeep Purewal is a Gastroenterologist in Weirton, West Virginia. Dr. Purewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Cyrus J. Mali M.D. Inc.

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 500, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Stapleton is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    United Hospital Center

    527 Medical Park Dr Ste 402, 
    Bridgeport, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ciarolla is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Dr. Ciarolla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Achalasia, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    General Surgery

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Mcchesney is a General Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Mcchesney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Allergic Rhinitis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Hamza W Shah DO

    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 509, 
    Charleston, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe White is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Morning Sickness, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    CAMC Internal Medicine

    320 Jones Ave, 
    Oak Hill, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Conley is an Internal Medicine provider in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Dr. Conley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Family Practice PLLC

    30 Medical Park Ste 223, 
    Wheeling, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manhal Tannous is a Gastroenterologist in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Tannous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    Bluefield Gastroenterology PLLC

    405 12th Street Ext, 
    Princeton, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamalesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Princeton, West Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Esophagitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Gastroenterology

    West Virginia University Hospitals

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Morgantown, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Kupec is a Gastroenterologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Kupec is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    CaMc Ent-Beckley

    230 George St Ste 3, 
    Beckley, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher White is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Beckley, West Virginia. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Tinnitus, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Swallowing
    Family Medicine

    Office

    940 4th Ave Ste 600, 
    Huntington, WV 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Pinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Pinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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 in West Virginia, US?

    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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