The 20 Best Van Der Woude Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Indianapolis, IN

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The 20 Best Van Der Woude Syndrome Doctors near Indianapolis, IN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Van Der Woude Syndrome near Indianapolis, IN. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Gray is a Nurse Practitioner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Gray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Van Der Woude Syndrome, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), and White Sponge Nevus.

    Advanced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Sowa is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Sowa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome

    Univ. Otolaryngology Associates Inc.

    705 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 860, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessamyn Ambler is a Pediatrics provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ambler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top area of expertise is Van Der Woude Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Partain is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Partain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngeal Cleft, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emma Cordes is a Plastic Surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Cordes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Goldenhar Disease, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristen Scheffel is a Nurse Practitioner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Scheffel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are White Sponge Nevus, Microtia, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Sleepwalking (Somnambulism). Ms. Scheffel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Office

    575 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 2240, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Matt is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Matt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Aural Polyps, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner

    Indiana University

    575 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 2240, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Hammer is a Nurse Practitioner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Hammer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Van Der Woude Syndrome, White Sponge Nevus, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Eskenazi Health

    720 Eskenazi Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wenhua Chen is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Stridor, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Nurse Practitioner

    Shalom Health Care Center

    3400 Lafayette Rd Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Weatherwax is a Nurse Practitioner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Weatherwax is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top area of expertise is Van Der Woude Syndrome.

    Advanced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Peyton Manning Children's Hospital-Indianapolis Pediatric Ear, Nose And Throat

    8402 Harcourt Rd Ste 400, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravindhra Elluru is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Elluru is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Office

    6920 Parkdale Pl, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Swick is a Pediatrics provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Swick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Umbilical Hernia, Delayed Growth, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Indiana Center For Advanced Medicine

    8330 Naab Rd Ste 235, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abideen Yekinni is an Otolaryngologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Yekinni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngomalacia, DFNB1, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    10201 N Illinois St Ste 110, 
    Carmel, IN 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Ball is a General Surgeon in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Pediatric Associates Of Avon

    1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Ste 136, 
    Avon, IN 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Shmalo is a Pediatrics provider in Avon, Indiana. Dr. Shmalo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Streptococcal Group A Infection.

    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Van Der Woude Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    IU Health Physicians Family Medicine Avon

    6845 E US Highway 36 Ste 600, 
    Avon, IN 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Reynolds is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Avon, Indiana. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Van Der Woude Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Van Der Woude Syndrome?

    Van der Woude syndrome is a condition that affects the development of the face. Many people with this disorder are born with either a cleft lip or a cleft palate (an opening in the upper lip or roof of the mouth), or both. Affected individuals usually have depressions (pits) near the center of the lower lip, which may appear moist due to the presence of salivary and mucous glands in the pits. Small mounds of tissue on the lower lip may also occur. In some cases, people with van der Woude syndrome have missing teeth.

    When should I see a Van Der Woude Syndrome doctor near Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctor near Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctors near Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctors near Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctor near Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Van Der Woude Syndrome 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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctor near Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Van Der Woude Syndrome 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 Van Der Woude Syndrome 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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctors near Indianapolis, IN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Van Der Woude Syndrome 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 Van Der Woude Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Van Der Woude Syndrome 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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