The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors Near Me in Elgin, IL

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The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors near Elgin, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Elgin, IL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    David S. Hemmer
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Fox Valley Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates, SC

    750 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hemmer is an Otolaryngologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Hemmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Dina G. Hallett
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Specialty Care Institute, SC

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dina Hallett is an Otolaryngologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Hallett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Laryngitis.

    Lawrence F. Berg
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Specialty Care Institute, SC

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Berg is an Otolaryngologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Thyroid Nodule, and Jones Syndrome.

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    Aijaz Alvi
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Specialty Care Institute, SC

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aijaz Alvi is an Otolaryngologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Alvi 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), Tinnitus, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Specialty Care Institute, SC

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charly Nguyen is an Otolaryngologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Ruptured Eardrum, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

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

    Elio M Vento, MD & Associates, SC

    2350 Royal Blvd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elio Vento is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Vento is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Specialty Care Institute SC

    1750 N Randall Rd Ste 210, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela Saidha is an Otolaryngologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Saidha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Trachoma, Laryngitis, and Tinnitus.

    Sam Khalili
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Khalili, MD, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at Endeavor Health, treats the full spectrum of ENT conditions, from sinus and nasal complaints to complex skull base tumors. He uses advanced technologies like endoscopic cameras, robotic surgery and genetic analysis to deliver high-quality care. Dr. Khalili partners with patients throughout their treatment journey, ensuring they remain in control and supported every step of the way. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Myringotomy.

    Brian Chudik
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    600 S Randall Rd, Ste 210, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Chudik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Chudik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    27790 W Highway 22, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Hughes is an Otolaryngologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Ruptured Eardrum, and Gastrostomy.

    Marci Pugnale
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marci Pugnale is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Pugnale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Familial Deafness, Herpes Zoster Oticus, and Vertigo.

    George Smyrniotis
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Smyrniotis is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Smyrniotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Vertigo, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy.

    Lon Petchenik
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lon Petchenik is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Petchenik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Cholesteatoma, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Advanced Allergists LTD.

    1000 Grand Canyon Pkwy Ste 301, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Deitch is a General Surgeon in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Deitch 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, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 505, 
    Winfield, IL 
     (13.0 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
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    5999 New Wilke Rd, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Wittkopf is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Wittkopf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Ritesh Patel
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Internal Medicine

    Suburban Medical And Wellness Center, LLC

    806 E. Woodfield Rd., 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Illinois Sinus Center Ent. Associates SC

    1375 E Woodfield Rd Ste 120, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Musgrave is a General Surgeon in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Musgrave 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, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

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    390 E Congress Pkwy Ste M, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Goodman is an Otolaryngologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Perichondritis, Familial Deafness, Laryngitis, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Primary Care Elk Grove

    126 Biesterfield Rd, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael J Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. J Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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