The 20 Best Laryngeal Cleft Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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The 20 Best Laryngeal Cleft Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Laryngeal Cleft near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Kirk W. Steehler
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Of NWPA

    1645 West 8th Street, Suite 200, 
    Erie, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Steehler is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Steehler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    David Chi
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Sewickley

    2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
    Sewickley, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David H. Chi, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and is certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and director of the Hearing Center and Cochlear Implant Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Chi received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Virginia, followed by his pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at UPMC Children’s. Dr. Chi’s clinical interests include evaluation and treatment of pediatric sensorineural hearing loss and treatment outcomes of pediatric otitis media. He has extensive articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children. He enjoys his free time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include chasing his children to their activities and above par swings at golf.View the full list of Dr. Chi's publications on PubMed.View Dr. Chi's profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Chi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Aileen Wertz
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology

    Geisinger Medical Center - ENT

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aileen Wertz is an Otolaryngologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngeal Cleft, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, and Tonsillitis. Dr. Wertz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Allison B. Tobey
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Sewickley

    2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
    Sewickley, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Allison Tobey is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a full-time member of the clinical staff at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and a Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at UPMC.View Dr. Tobey's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Tobey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Micrognathia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Jeffrey P. Simons
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Bridgeville

    205 Millers Run Road, 
    Bridgeville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jeffrey Simons is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a full-time member of the clinical staff at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. He completed residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at UPMC. Dr. Simons then completed a clinical and research fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board-certified in otolaryngology and is a subspecialty Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Simons is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the Society for Ear, Nose & Throat Advances in Children, the American Medical Association, and several other professional societies. His clinical interests encompass all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology, including airway and ear disorders.View Dr. Simon's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Simons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Tongue Tie, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Raymond C. Maguire
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Johnstown

    865 Eisenhower Boulevard, 
    Johnstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Maguire is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Maguire received his osteopathic degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Maguire is interested in airway disorders. As such, he is involved with the Aerodigestive Center. In addition to this research interest, Dr. Maguire is interested in voice and swallowing disorders and is currently working on a study with a fellow pediatric otolaryngologist. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology

    Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy Yardley

    111 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite A, 
    Yardley, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alisa Yamasaki is an Otolaryngologist in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yamasaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Yamasaki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology

    Pinnacle ENT Associates Havertown

    301 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, 
    Havertown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Satyen Undavia is an Otolaryngologist in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Undavia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Sinusitis, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Sleep Medicine | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Sleep Medicine | Otolaryngology

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raj Dedhia is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dedhia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Macroglossia, Male Pattern Baldness, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Dedhia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Sobol is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sobol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cleft, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Chung is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 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
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    Otolaryngology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Keane is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Keane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cleft, Laryngomalacia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luv Javia is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Javia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Tracheal Agenesis, Stridor, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery

    Office

    3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Jacobs is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Conor Devine is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Devine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngeal Cleft
    General Surgery

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Ruiz is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngeal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Enlarged Adenoids, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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