The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Torrance, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivas Yanamadala is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Yanamadala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Yanamadala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Gary E. Ford, MD Private Practice

    1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 575, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ford provides the best quality care to each and every patient. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ford is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    20911 Earl Street, Suite 470, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Davis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    1200 South Pacific Coast Highway, Suite C, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nina Lee is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Torrance Health Association Inc.

    23550 Hawthorne Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kim is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Beach Cities Ents

    20911 Earl St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Rafii is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rafii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheal Rupture, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Trachoma.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology

    Cedars-Sinai Surgery-Torrance

    3285 Skypark Dr, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Walgama is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Walgama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    General Surgery

    University Foot And Ankle Institute A Podiatric Surgical Center

    3701 Skypark Dr Ste 240, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, and Autonomic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Ear, Nose And Throat

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 101, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Gertel is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Gertel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 125, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Colman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Colman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Low Nasal Bridge, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Parkview Medical Office

    1050 West Pacific Coast Highway, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mike Sheu is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Harbor City, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sheu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Familial Deafness, Mouth Ulcers, and Mouth Sores. Dr. Sheu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gardena Medical Offices

    15446 S Western Ave, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uyioghosa Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Nasal Flaring, and Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    1010 North Sepulveda Boulevard, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nelman Low is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Low is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema. Dr. Low is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1366 W 7th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Vargas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Pedro, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Sialuria, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and Sialic Acid Storage Disease. Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group, Inc.

    350 W 5th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venu Divi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Pedro, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Divi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Tinnitus. Dr. Divi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Inglewood Medical Offices

    110 N La Brea Avenue, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Parissa Ghovanlou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Ghovanlou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Ghovanlou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    General Practice
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    General Practice

    Yehowa Medical Services

    11502 S Vermont Ave Ste C, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Opoku is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Opoku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Pacific Internal Medical Group

    2777 Pacific Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 114 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

    Yoshpe And Willner Mds

    433 E Wardlow Rd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caitlin Bertelsen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Bertelsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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