The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors Near Me in Vancouver, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence near Vancouver, WA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 536, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edsel Kim is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    718 NE 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philemon Anderson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Perichondritis, Otitis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    2222 Northwest Lovejoy Street, Suite 607, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Hertler is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hertler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anosmia, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Hertler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 655, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Pedersen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pedersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Sutton Disease 2, and Aphthous Stomatitis. Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    4805 Northeast Glisan Street, Suite 11N-7, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zipei Feng is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Feng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Male Pattern Baldness, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 536, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Stater is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Stater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Stater is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    9135 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 561, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shanik Fernando is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fernando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hypertension, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Fernando is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    9250 Southwest Hall Boulevard, 
    Tigard, OR 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Pavlovich is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tigard, Oregon. Dr. Pavlovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Flaring, Nasal Polyps, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Pavlovich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Internal Medicine

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Andersen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Wax is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Wax is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frey's Syndrome, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Facial Paralysis, Laryngectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Cascade Park Medical Office

    12607 SE Mill Plain Blvd, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Iuga is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Iuga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Iuga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    Urology Clinic Of Southwest WA

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 285, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Berinstein is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Berinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Tinnitus.

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

    The Vancouver Clinic-Gateway Salmon Creek-Mohs

    2621 NE 134th St Ste 300, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Lawrence is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    The Vancouver Clinic-Gateway Salmon Creek-Mohs

    2621 NE 134th St Ste 300, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Sheppert is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Sheppert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Enlarged Adenoids.

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

    East Portland Neurology

    417 SE 164th Ave Ste 300, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Davis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Sinusitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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

    East Portland Neurology

    417 SE 164th Ave Ste 300, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Allensworth is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Allensworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Tonsil Stones.

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

    University Andrology Lab LLC

    3303 S Bond Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Flint is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Flint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, and Laryngectomy.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Li is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Otolaryngology

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Schindler is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Schindler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Macarthur is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Macarthur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Palatopharyngeal Incompetence doctor near Vancouver, WA?

    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 Vancouver, WA?

    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 Vancouver, WA?

    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 Vancouver, WA?

    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 Vancouver, WA?

    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 Vancouver, WA?

    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 Vancouver, WA?

    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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