The 20 Best Sternal Cleft Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Sternal Cleft Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 299 doctor with experience in Sternal Cleft. Of these, 258 are Advanced, 27 are Experienced and 14 are Distinguished.

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299 providers found
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    1 S Park St Medical Center Dermatology Clinic, Suite 701

    1 S Park St, Suite 701, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beth Drolet is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Drolet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma, Clouston Syndrome, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita. Dr. Drolet is board certified in Pediatric Dermatology and Dermatology. Dr. Drolet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Children's Health General Surgery At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Streck is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Streck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Sternal Cleft, Pectus Carinatum, and Infantile Pneumothorax. Dr. Streck is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Surg General Nmpk

    5500 Front St, Suite 320, 
    Summerville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evert Eriksson is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Eriksson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Sternal Cleft, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eriksson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Internal Medicine

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    6128 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Brus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Brus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Obesity in Children, Reynolds Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Brus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Arruda is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Arruda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Cor Triatriatum, Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Arruda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Cardiothoracic Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Raina Sinha is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Pulmonary Atresia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Sinha is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin, Nepali
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Semlacher is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Semlacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft. Dr. Semlacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland,, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Strainic is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cleveland,, Ohio. Dr. Strainic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Dr. Strainic is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health Heart Center

    1200 Childrens Ave # 2F, 
    Oklahoma City, OK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Burkhart is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Burkhart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Coarctation of the Aorta, Ebstein's Anomaly, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Burkhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Minoo Kavarana is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kavarana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kavarana is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Kellogg is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kellogg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Autosomal Cleft Palate. Dr. Kellogg is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kellogg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Sternal Cleft
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Elaine Siegfried is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Siegfried is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Molluscum Contagiosum, Harlequin Ichthyosis, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita. Dr. Siegfried is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology/Pediatric Dermatology , American Board Of Dermatology , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. Dr. Siegfried is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required
    92, A.P.C Road, 700 009, 
    Kolkata, WB, IN 

    Debasis Das practices practicing medicine in Kolkata, India. Das is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Ventricular Septal Defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required
    Ankara, TR 

    Mustafa Yuksel practices practicing medicine in Ankara, Turkey. Mr. Yuksel is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Sternal Cleft, Pectus Excavatum, Hearing Loss, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, 
    Sarasota, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Vesco is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Vesco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sternal Cleft, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Vesco is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required
    Sisli, TR 

    Mehmet Ozyurtkan practices practicing medicine in Sisli, Turkey. Mr. Ozyurtkan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Collapsed Lung, Mediastinal Tumor, Pectus Excavatum, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required
    Uppal Road, 500 007, 
    Hyderabad, TG, IN 

    Amitabha Chattopadhyay practices practicing medicine in Hyderabad, India. Chattopadhyay is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Ventricular Septal Defects, Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required
    Division Of Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Paulo Fernandes-Pego practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Fernandes-Pego is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Sternal Cleft, Empyema, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required
    44 Dr. Enéas De Carvalho Aguiar Av, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Jose De Campos practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. De Campos is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hyperhidrosis, Sternal Cleft, Pectus Excavatum, Poland Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
    Referral may be required

    New Berlin Clinic-Children's Wisconsin

    4855 S Moorland Rd, 
    New Berlin, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yvonne Chiu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Dr. Chiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Sternal Cleft?

    A rare idiopathic congenital thoracic malformation characterized by a sternal fusion defect, that can be complete or partial (either superior or inferior), that is usually asymptomatic in the neonatal period (apart from a paradoxical midline thoracic bulging) but that can lead to dyspnea, cough, frequent respiratory infections and increased risk of trauma-related injury to the heart, lungs and major vessels if left untreated.

    When should I see a Sternal Cleft doctor near me?

    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 Sternal Cleft doctor near me?

    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 Sternal Cleft doctors near me?

    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 Sternal Cleft doctors near me?

    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 Sternal Cleft doctor near me?

    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 Sternal Cleft doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sternal Cleft 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 Sternal Cleft doctor near me?

    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 Sternal Cleft 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 Sternal Cleft 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 Sternal Cleft doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sternal Cleft 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 Sternal Cleft doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sternal Cleft 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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