The 20 Best Cleft Lip and Palate Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Cleft Lip and Palate Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Cleft Lip and Palate near California, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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57 providers found
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Libby F. Wilson, MD Private Practice

    403 W Adams Blvd, 4th Flr, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Wilson provides each and every patient with exceoptional quality care. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wilson is board certified in Plastic Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nguyen Pham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Bhatt is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Pierre Robin Sequence, Microtia, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion

    2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 404, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Young is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Laryngomalacia, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, and Autosomal Cleft Palate. Dr. Young is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Arom is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Arom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Micrognathia, and Myringotomy. Dr. Arom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    UC Davis Medical Center MIND Institute

    2825 50th St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madelena Martin is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Fabry Disease. Dr. Martin is board certified in Medical Genetics And Genomics Clin Biochemical Genetic and Medical Genetics And Genomics Clin Genetics & Genomic. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    200 Ucla Medical Plaza, Suite 465, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Jarrahy is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jarrahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Autosomal Cleft Palate, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Jarrahy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hammoudeh is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hammoudeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Manchester Surgical Pavilion-Uci

    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 650, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raj Vyas is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Cleft Lip and Palate, Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hermann Lorenz is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lorenz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Wan is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mai Thy Truong is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Thy Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Center For Female Urology And Neuro Urology

    1000 Welch Rd Ste 100, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Khosla is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khosla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Craniosynostosis, Pierre Robin Sequence, Myringotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Kanack is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kanack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Micrognathia, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Magee is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Magee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bifid Nose, Microtia, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Myringotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matteo Laspro is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Laspro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Ganglion Cyst, Keloids, Septoplasty, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery

    Uc Davis Health Department Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Academic Office

    2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 7200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Tollefson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tollefson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karel-bart Celie is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Celie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acromicric Dysplasia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniosynostosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Mastectomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, and Pierre Robin Sequence.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Otolaryngology

    Craig W. Senders, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Senders is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Senders is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bifid Nose, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Senders is board certified in Otolaryngology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cleft Lip and Palate?

    Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and the roof of the mouth.

    When should I see a Cleft Lip and Palate doctor in California, 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctor in California, 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctors in California, 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctors in California, 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctor in California, 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cleft Lip and Palate 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctor in California, 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 Cleft Lip and Palate 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 Cleft Lip and Palate 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cleft Lip and Palate 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 Cleft Lip and Palate doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cleft Lip and Palate 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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