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Who is the best gastroenterologist in the usa? i can't eat solid food without it feeling like it is stuck and causing pain? my doctor is at a loss

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Gastroenterologist: You're correct that a gastroenterologist would be the best type of physician to see. And there are many excellent ones all over the us. I don't know that anyone claims to be the best in the usa, though. Have you had swallowing studies, and upper GI endoscopy? Here's some info about swallowing disorders: http://tinyurl.Com/a63pm6b.

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Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

Who is the best gastroenterologist in the usa? i can't eat solid food without it feeling like it is stuck and causing pain? my doctor is at a loss

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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