The 20 Best Cleft Lip and Palate Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

Find the Top Cleft Lip and Palate Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Cleft Lip and Palate near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Italian

    Bahar Gharb is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gharb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Breast Enlargement In Males, Osteotomy, and Trapeziectomy.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Hopkins is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Hopkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Hopkins is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2021.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Antonio Rampazzo is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rampazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, Rhizarthrosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

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    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Pan is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Pan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type, Bifid Nose, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children

    1 Childrens Plz # 2, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Rapp is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Rapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pierre Robin Sequence, Bifid Nose, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Cleft Lip and Palate.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dayton Children's Specialty Care Center-Main Campus

    730 Valley St, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gordon is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pierre Robin Sequence, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    3333 Burnet Ave, Ml 4006, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Saal is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Saal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 200 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Akron Children's Hospital Path

    1 Perkins Sq, 
    Akron, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ananth Murthy is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Murthy 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 Micrognathia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniosynostosis, Microtia, and Penectomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kirschner is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kirschner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Cleft Palate, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dayton Children's Specialty Care Center-Main Campus

    730 Valley St, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Mancho is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Mancho 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 Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Arrhinia, Osteotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Wang is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Cleft Palate, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Health - Children's Hospital ENT

    2222 Cherry Street, Suite M800, 
    Toledo, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Grischkan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Grischkan 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 Micrognathia, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Grischkan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacey Ishman is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Laryngomalacia, Mastoiditis, Adenoidectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ohio State Eye And Ear Institute

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Pearson is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses AEC Syndrome, EEC Syndrome, Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome, and Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Akron Children's Hospital Path

    1 Perkins Sq, 
    Akron, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niyant Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Lambdoid Synostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Schwentker is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Schwentker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Microtia, and Syndactyly.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Case Dental Medicine Support Services,llc

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dale Baur is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Baur is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteochondroma, Temporomandibular Ankylosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cherubism, and Bone Graft. Dr. Baur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    215 W Bowery St Ste 3300, 
    Akron, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashish Francis is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Lambdoid Synostosis.

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Plastic Surgery Consultants Inc

    2121 Hughes Dr Ste 920, 
    Toledo, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Hunyadi is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Hunyadi is rated as an Experienced 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 Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cleft Lip and Palate
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Knecht is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Knecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, and Van Der Woude Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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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