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    MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      10833 Le Conte Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kang is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dinesh Chhetri is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chhetri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Omid Mehdizadeh is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mehdizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Mehdizadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      11645 Wilshire Boulevard, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Yong is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Septoplasty, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Yong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      723 Crestmoore Place, 
      Venice, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Singer is an Otolaryngologist in Venice, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Thyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, 6th Fl, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Kedeshian is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kedeshian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Parathyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      1131 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 302, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashley Kita is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Perilymphatic Fistula, Familial Deafness, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Family Medicine
      2701 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 118, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Sarachek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sarachek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Herpetic Stomatitis, Oral Herpes, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Sarachek is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jerome Greenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Polycythemia Vera.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Loc Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Chronic Pain.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine
      2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 301, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hobart Leung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine

      Culver Marina Medical Offices

      12001 W Washington Boulevard, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maysam Azizi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azizi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Azizi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      4676 Admiralty Way, Fl 4, 
      Marina Del Rey, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathryn Kreicher is an Otolaryngologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Kreicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Family Medicine

      Culver Marina Medical Office

      12001 W Washington Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jisun Hong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Thrush, Acne, and Vaginal Cysts.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Internal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Yao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald Berke is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Berke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Vagotomy.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Travis Shiba is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shiba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Holliday is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Holliday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Tonsil Stones, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maie St John is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. St John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plaza, Suite 550, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Janice Chang is an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Myringotomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Palatopharyngeal Incompetence 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Palatopharyngeal Incompetence 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Palatopharyngeal Incompetence 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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