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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Downers Grove, IL. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Brent E. Richardson
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

      Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

      3010 Highland Pkwy, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brent Richardson is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Rebecca C. Hoesli
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

      3010 Highland Pkwy, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Hoesli is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hoesli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngectomy.

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      Robert W. Bastian
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

      3010 Highland Pkwy, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Bastian is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Bastian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngectomy.

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      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Borrowdale is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Borrowdale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Borrowdale is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Pittman is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Ear Cancer, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pittman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Charous is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Charous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Charous is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Thorpe is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Thorpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Thorpe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carol Bier-Laning is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bier-Laning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Bier-Laning is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan B. Smith
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      University Head & Neck Associates, SC

      3800 Highland Ave, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Smith is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Smith 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, Familial Deafness, and Perichondritis.

      Jay M. Dutton
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      University Head & Neck Associates, SC

      3800 Highland Ave, 
      Downers Grove, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jay Dutton is an Otolaryngologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Dutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 505, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Riddhi Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sialadenitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

      Rush University Medical Group

      2011 York Rd, Suite 2000a, 
      Oak Brook, IL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Papagiannopoulos is an Otolaryngologist in Oak Brook, Illinois. Dr. Papagiannopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Papagiannopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Darien Immediate Care Ltd

      8190 Cass Ave, 
      Darien, IL 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Malayalam

      Anita Thakadiyil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Darien, Illinois. Dr. Thakadiyil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Du Page Medical Group Ltd

      430 Pennsylvania Ave, 
      Glen Ellyn, IL 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ojas Shah is an Otolaryngologist in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1200 S York St, 
      Elmhurst, IL 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Greek, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Laura Cozzi is an Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Cozzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Familial Deafness, Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cozzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Instant Urgent Care

      3005 Wolf Rd, 
      Westchester, IL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramandeep Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westchester, Illinois. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Cellulitis.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Advanced Ear Nose And Throat Specialists PLLC

      1739 Freedom Dr, Suite 101, 
      Naperville, IL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Salil Doshi is an Otolaryngologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Doshi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Family Medicine
      6335 Joliet Rd Ste 104, 
      Countryside, IL 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chandra Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Countryside, Illinois. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Adventist Health Partners, Inc.

      396 Remington Blvd, Suite 380, 
      Bolingbrook, IL 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ninef Zaya is an Otolaryngologist in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Zaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Renal Oncocytoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors. Dr. Zaya is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
      Otolaryngology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Neel Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Downers Grove, IL?

      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 Downers Grove, IL?

      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 Downers Grove, IL?

      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 Downers Grove, IL?

      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 Downers Grove, IL?

      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 Downers Grove, IL?

      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 Downers Grove, IL?

      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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