The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near Chicago, IL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Colman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Colman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Mastoiditis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Cleft Lip and Palate. Dr. Colman is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery

    Advocate Children's Medical Group Pediatric Plastic Surgery

    9555 S 52nd Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Smetona is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Smetona is rated as an Experienced 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 Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Smetona is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arun Gosain is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gosain 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 Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniosynostosis, Pierre Robin Sequence, Osteotomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

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    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saied Ghadersohi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ghadersohi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Swibel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swibel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, and Laryngomalacia.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kareem Termanini is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Termanini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noopur Gangopadhyay is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gangopadhyay 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 Bifid Nose, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip and Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner
    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Mcrae is a Physician Assistant and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Mcrae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, and Jacobsen Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akira Yamada is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yamada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Polydactyly.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery

    Rush Presbyterian-St Lukes Med Ctr

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 425, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Tragos is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tragos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Crouzon Syndrome, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    1500 S Fairfield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Purnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Purnell is rated as an Experienced 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 Cleft Lip and Palate, Pierre Robin Sequence, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    1500 S Fairfield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Corcoran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Corcoran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bifid Nose, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, EEC Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    1500 S Fairfield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bifid Nose, Venous Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Hamming is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hamming is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Perichondritis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Hamming is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Family Medicine

    Garcia Life Partners LTD.

    5101 S Kildare Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernardino Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Thrombocytopenia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago

    2211 N Oak Park Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Grasseschi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grasseschi is rated as an Experienced 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 Bifid Nose, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Pfeiffer Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Casper is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Casper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Casper is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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