The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors Near Me in San Jose, CA

Find the Top Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near San Jose, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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81 providers found
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Gosman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gosman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mary L Johnson Ped Ambltry Cre Ctr

    730 Welch Rd Fl 1, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Khosla is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khosla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Craniosynostosis, Pierre Robin Sequence, Myringotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Khosla is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Tollefson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tollefson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, Newborn Head Molding, Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

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    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    674 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Lahnda

    Rajiv Ahuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Ahuja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Referral may be required
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, Ms#96, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Urata is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Urata is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Urata is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hermann Lorenz is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lorenz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uc Davis Health Department Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Academic Office

    2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 7200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Marston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Marston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, CHARGE Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Wan is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Libby F. Wilson, MD Private Practice

    403 W Adams Blvd, 4th Flr, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Libby Wilson is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wilson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Plastic Surgery Services

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 650, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miles Pfaff is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pfaff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Microtia, Melanoma, Osteotomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Ray is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses Symphalangism Distal, Syndactyly, Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nguyen Pham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Pierre Robin Sequence, Microtia, and Retropharyngeal Abscess. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mai Thy Truong is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Thy Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Pierre Robin Sequence, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Bhatt is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Joseph MD Inc

    14601 S Bascom Ave Ste 200, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Balakrishnan is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cleft, Micrognathia, Tracheal Agenesis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Microtia, Cleft Lip and Palate, and CHARGE Syndrome.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hammoudeh is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hammoudeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosario Santillana is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Santillana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eloise Stanton is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stanton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Newborn Head Molding, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    801 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Cheng is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pierre Robin Sequence, Enlarged Adenoids, Choanal Atresia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor near San Jose, CA?

    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 near San Jose, CA?

    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 near San Jose, CA?

    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 near San Jose, CA?

    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 near San Jose, CA?

    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 near San Jose, CA?

    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 near San Jose, CA?

    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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