The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 202 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Ohio, US. Of these, 164 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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202 providers found
    Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Bryson is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bryson has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Cordotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Steven Ball
    Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Strongsville Family Health And Surgery Center

    16761 Southpark Center, 
    Strongsville, OH 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ball is an Otolaryngologist in Strongsville, Ohio. Dr. Ball has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Nelson is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage.

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    Eric Lamarre
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Lamarre is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lamarre has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Cassie Carney
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Akron General ENT

    2708 Crawfis Boulevard, 
    Fairlawn, OH 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cassie Carney is an Otolaryngologist in Fairlawn, Ohio. Dr. Carney has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

    Mingsi Li
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mingsi Li is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Li has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Glossodynia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Mamie Higgins
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamie Higgins is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Higgins has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

    3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hall is an Otolaryngologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, TMJ Disorders, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Prendes is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Prendes has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Jamie Ku
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Jamie Ku is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Mikulicz Disease, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Joseph Scharpf
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Scharpf is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Scharpf has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Zachary W. Bear
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Mercy Health — West Ear, Nose And Throat

    3301 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 500, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Bear is an Otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Bear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Infant Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, and DFNB1. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Benninger
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Benninger is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Benninger has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Cordotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Robert Lorenz
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lorenz is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lorenz has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Danielle Bottalico
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Bottalico is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bottalico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Anosmia, Male Pattern Baldness, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Thymectomy.

    Adnan Mourany
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Westlake Medical Campus Building A

    850 Columbia Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Mourany is an Otolaryngologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Mourany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Sialadenitis, and Otitis.

    Matthew Mcdonnell
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Independence Family Health Center

    5001 Rockside Road, 
    Independence, OH 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mcdonnell is an Otolaryngologist in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Mcdonnell 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 Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngitis, and Palatal Myoclonus.

    Michael Fritz
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Plastic Surgery

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Fritz is a Plastic Surgeon in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Fritz has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Teratocarcinosarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Alan Kominsky
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Kominsky is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kominsky has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Sialadenitis, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.

    Bert Brown
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bert Brown is an Otolaryngologist in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Otitis, Labyrinthitis, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor in Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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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