The 20 Best Laryngeal Cleft Doctors Near Me in Chapel Hill, NC

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Laryngeal Cleft near Chapel Hill, NC. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Carlton J. Zdanski
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Elite in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Carlton J. Zdanski
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
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    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    919-843-4810
    Languages Spoken:
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    Carlton Zdanski is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Zdanski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cleft, Subglottic Stenosis, Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zdanski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Jad R. Jabbour
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Jad R. Jabbour
    Otolaryngology
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    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    704-295-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jad Jabbour is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Jabbour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Choanal Atresia, and Otitis. Dr. Jabbour is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2018. Dr. Jabbour is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
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    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Concord

    645 Amalia St., NE, 
    Concord, NC 
    704-295-3255
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    English
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    James Dziadziola is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Dziadziola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Dziadziola is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Dziadziola is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
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    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    984-974-0000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wendell Yarbrough is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Frey's Syndrome, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Yarbrough is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Trevor G. Hackman
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Trevor G. Hackman
    Otolaryngology
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    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    919-966-4131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Trevor Hackman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hackman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hackman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Joshua D. Levine
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Joshua D. Levine
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
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    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Blakeney

    5933 Blakeney Park Drive, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    704-295-3311
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Joshua Levine is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Swallowing Difficulty, Tonsillitis, and Septoplasty. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Michael W. Sicard
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Michael W. Sicard
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
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    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews

    724 Aubrey Bell Drive, 
    Matthews, NC 
    704-295-3550
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    Michael Sicard is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Sicard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Enlarged Adenoids, Swallowing Difficulty, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Sicard is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sicard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. William F. Mcguirt
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. William F. Mcguirt
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
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    Piedmont Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates -Kernersville

    280 Broad St, Ste B, 
    Kernersville, NC 
    336-993-2366
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    William Mcguirt is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kernersville, North Carolina. Dr. Mcguirt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Tongue Tie. Dr. Mcguirt is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Mcguirt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. John R. Silver
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. John R. Silver
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews

    724 Aubrey Bell Drive, 
    Matthews, NC 
    704-295-3550
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    John Silver is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Enlarged Adenoids, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Tonsillitis. Dr. Silver is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Stephen A. Harper
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Stephen A. Harper
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates

    110 Charlois Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    336-768-3361
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Stephen Harper is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Harper is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Darrin V. Bann
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Darrin V. Bann
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Southpark Surgery Center LLC

    6035 Fairview Rd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    704-295-3000
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    Darrin Bann is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Enlarged Adenoids, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Bann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Rupali N. Shah
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Rupali N. Shah
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    919-966-1072
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rupali Shah is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subglottic Stenosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Howard W. Loveless
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft

    Dr. Howard W. Loveless
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Carolinaeast Ear, Nose & Throat-New Bern

    3110 Wellons Blvd, 
    New Bern, NC 
    252-638-2515
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Howard Loveless is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Bern, North Carolina. Dr. Loveless is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Loveless is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 do I find the best Laryngeal Cleft doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    You can find a Laryngeal Cleft doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Laryngeal Cleft doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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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