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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Laryngeal Cleft near California, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    28 providers found
      Elite in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Elite in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

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

      Karthik Balakrishnan is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cleft, Micrognathia, Tracheal Agenesis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Distinguished in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

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

      Douglas Sidell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sidell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Tracheal Agenesis, Laryngeal Cleft, Micrognathia, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
      Tarzana, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Feinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Feinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Spasmodic Dysphonia. Dr. Feinstein is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christian Hochstim is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hochstim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cleft, Larynx Atresia, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hochstim is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

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

      Kara Meister is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Meister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Stridor, Tongue Tie, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3020 Children's Way, Mc 5003, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Brigger is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brigger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tongue Tie, Tonsillitis, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology

      University Healthcare Alliance

      2623 Shadelands Dr, Suite 1, 
      Walnut Creek, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abraham Hsieh is an Otolaryngologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Palatal Myoclonus.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      4140 W 190th St, 
      Torrance, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Chung is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Subglottic Stenosis, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christine Fordham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Fordham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Fordham is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      2809 North Sepulveda Boulevard, 
      Manhattan Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rose Eapen is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Eapen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Laryngeal Cleft, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Eapen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

      Bass Medical Group

      550 Water St, Suite A, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Xiao is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Xiao has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Jones Syndrome, Septoplasty, and Laryngectomy.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jay Bhatt is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      10800 Magnolia Ave, 
      Riverside, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Derrick Tint is an Otolaryngologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Tint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Hearing Loss.

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

      Qiu Zhong is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Choanal Atresia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Stridor, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Zhong is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sohit Kanotra is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kanotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Cholesteatoma, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

      Oakland Medical Center

      3600 Broadway, 4th Floor, 
      Oakland, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cassandra Puccinelli is an Otolaryngologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Puccinelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Laryngeal Cleft, Enlarged Adenoids, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Puccinelli is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology

      Vallejo Medical Center

      975 Sereno Drive, 2nd Floor #220, 
      Vallejo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Ballard is an Otolaryngologist in Vallejo, California. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Laryngeal Cleft, Mastoiditis, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nancy Jiang is an Otolaryngologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Jiang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Otolaryngology
      1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 2500, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ani Mnatsakanian is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mnatsakanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tonsil Stones, Laryngeal Cleft, Tonsillitis, and Adenoidectomy.

      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
      Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

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

      Tulio Valdez is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Valdez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Laryngeal Cleft?

      A Laryngeal cleft is a rare malformation involving the larynx (known as the voice box) and the esophagus (known as the food pipe). Normally, when the larynx develops, it is completely separate from the esophagus so that swallowed foods travel directly through the esophagus into the stomach. A Laryngeal cleft occurs when these structures do not develop normally in an embryo, and there is an opening connecting the larynx (and sometimes trachea) and the esophagus. This enables food and liquid that is swallowed to pass through the opening to the larynx, and into the lungs. Signs and symptoms may appear in the first few months of life and may include feeding problems, trouble swallowing, failure to thrive, reflux, coughing, wheezing, stridor, aspiration, respiratory distress, and recurrent lung infections. There are several different types of Laryngeal clefts (types I through IV), which are classified based on the specific location and extent (severity) of the cleft. A cleft can occur as an isolated abnormality, as part of an underlying syndrome or condition (such as Opitz-Frias, VACTERL, Pallister-Hall, CHARGE), or with other associated malformations.

      When should I see a Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft 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 Laryngeal Cleft doctors in California, US?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Laryngeal Cleft 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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