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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Tennessee, US. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Timothy P. Zajonc
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Zajonc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy.

    Bruce A. Abkes
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Abkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

    Johnathan M. Winstead
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

    Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Winstead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, White Sponge Nevus, and Perichondritis.

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    David R. Osterhus
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Meadowview Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

    5 Sheridan Sq, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Osterhus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Susan P. Abernathy
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Greeneville ENT Specialists

    1410 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 2500, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Holston Medical Group- Ear, Nose & Throat

    105 W Stone Dr, Ste 4D, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

    Ear, Nose And Throat Associates P.C.

    2340 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 704, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lewoczko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Nasal Flaring, and Laryngectomy.

    Mark A. Williams
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), High Cholesterol, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Children's Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 7, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Wootten is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wootten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Subglottic Stenosis, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Andrew Celmer
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Celmer is an Otolaryngologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Celmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Foothills ENT Allergy And Hearing Center

    275 Cherokee Professional Park, 
    Maryville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bond Almand is an Otolaryngologist in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Almand 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), Laryngeal Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Almand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Children's Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 7, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Belcher is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Belcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Micrognathia, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence

    The West Clinic PLLC

    7945 Wolf River Blvd, 
    Germantown, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Shires is an Oncologist in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Shires is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Chattanooga Ear, Nose, Throat Associates

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E588, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Armstrong is an Otolaryngologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Agilitas USA Inc.

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Speyer is an Otolaryngologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Speyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Children's Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 7, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Phillips is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Micrognathia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Family Medicine

    Northside Medical Professionals PC

    1605 Nashville Hwy Ste 200, 
    Columbia, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Belinda Bart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Bart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Associates In Ear Nose Throat/Head And Neck

    1724 Hamill Rd, 
    Hixson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Fowler is an Otolaryngologist in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroid Nodule, DFNB1, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    General Surgery

    Office

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Rathfoot is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Rathfoot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Laryngectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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