The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Hung is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Sialadenitis, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Laryngectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Davidson is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Gw Ear, Nose & Throat Center-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW Fl 4, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Punam Thakkar is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Microtia, Salivary Gland Tumors, Mikulicz Disease, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Otolaryngology/Ent

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 4 Ste 4200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adedoyin Kalejaiye is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalejaiye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Ludwig Angina, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 2700 Ofc, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Lee Pierce is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Deklotz is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Deklotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Teratocarcinosarcoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Fibrous Dysplasia, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazaneen Nicola is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nicola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1140 Varnum St NE Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Williams is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Familial Deafness, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill

    700 Second St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Martinez is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Enlarged Adenoids, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Preciado is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Preciado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

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

    Marys Center For Maternal & Child Care Inc.

    100 Gallatin St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Wakeman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wakeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Tension Headache, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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

    Marys Center For Maternal And Child Care Inc

    2333 Ontario Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tirsit Adane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Adane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Adane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Unity Health Pharmacy

    3020 14th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Herman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herman has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Mary's Center Pharmacy

    3912 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Mueller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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