The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors Near Me in Arizona, US

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The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors in Arizona, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near Arizona, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Advanced.

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    Jonathan Skirko
    Elite in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Plastic Surgery
    Elite in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Plastic Surgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors with my wife and two boys. Dr. Skirko is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, and Adenoidectomy.

    Elite in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Elite in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Plastic Surgery Department

    1920 E Cambridge Ave, Ste 201, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Sitzman is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sitzman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Osteotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Sitzman is currently accepting new patients.

    David J. Crockett
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Phoenix Childrens Medical Group - Surgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 2nd Floor Clinic F, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Crockett is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Tracheomalacia, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Osteotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Crockett is currently accepting new patients.

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    Davinder J. Singh
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Plastic Surgery Department

    1920 E Cambridge Ave, Ste 201, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Davinder Singh is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, and Lambdoid Synostosis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Stephen P. Beals
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Stephen P. Beals, MD, PC

    5410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste E-400, 
    Paradise Valley, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paradise Valley Cosmetic SurgeonDr. Stephen P. Beals graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a General Surgery Residency at Beaumont Hospital in Detroit, MI. In pursuit of specialized training, he completed the Phoenix Plastic Surgery Residency in Phoenix, AZ, which included reconstructive and cosmetic techniques, followed by a Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship at the University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. He has been in private practice since 1986 and has founded the Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona and the Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center (previously Southwest Craniofacial Center) where he is currently the Director. He has also developed the Heads Up Baby educational material. He also has a practice in Paradise Valley,AZ specializing in Cosmetic Surgery, facial, breasts and body including a Skin and Laser Center.Diplomate, American Board of Plastic SurgeryDirector, Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic. Dr. Beals is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Satinder Singh
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Banner - University Medicine Clinic South

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy hiking and traveling. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Murmurs, Atherosclerosis, Osteotomy, and Angioplasty.

    Robert Cravens
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Banner - University Medical Center South Campus Multispecialty Services

    2800 East Ajo Way, Building 100, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Relaxing with family and enjoying the outdoors hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting and cycling. Dr. Cravens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Neuroradiology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Miller is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Radiology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Cornejo is a Pediatric Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cornejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Plastic Surgery Department

    1920 E Cambridge Ave, Ste 201, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Kurnik is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kurnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Physician Assistant
    1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 201, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Trey Watmore is a Physician Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Watmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and Microtia. Mr. Watmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    2910 N 3rd Ave Ste 330, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Xie is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Xie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Facial Paralysis, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Radiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Radiology | Pediatrics

    Phoenix Children's Hospital

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kuwabara is a Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kuwabara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Banner - University Physician Specialists LLC

    1441 N 12th St, Fl 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyunghoon Chung is a Plastic Surgeon and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Cherubism, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteochondroma. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    AZ - Cancer ENT

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hayden is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hayden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    AZ - Cancer ENT

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Chang is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tonsillitis, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    AZ - Cancer ENT

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hinni is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hinni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Sleep Medicine

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rupali Drewek is a Sleep Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Drewek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Tucson E.N.T. Associates P.C.

    1358 W Orange Grove Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Parry is an Otolaryngologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Parry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, and Cholesteatoma.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Phoenix Childrens Medical Group - Surgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 2nd Floor Clinic F, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Gerber is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gerber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor in Arizona, 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor in Arizona, 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctors in Arizona, 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctors in Arizona, 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor in Arizona, 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor in Arizona, 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctors in Arizona, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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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