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

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The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near Louisiana, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriella Mills is a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Delayed Growth, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janna Flint is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Flint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    J Guarisco is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guarisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Enlarged Adenoids, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome. Dr. Guarisco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Sleep Medicine

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 3, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Buck is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Buck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Laryngomalacia, Stridor, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    General Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Bishop is a General Surgeon and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Sunken Fontanelles, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Toups is a Plastic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Toups is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Willis Knighton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ghali Ghali is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Ghali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Tongue Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ghali is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatrics

    Pamela A Parra MD

    12525 Perkins Rd # C, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Adams is a Pediatrics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Delayed Growth, and Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 300, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andres Carrion is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Carrion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Micrognathia, and Stridor.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    4950 Essen Ln Ste B, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Mcwhorter is an Otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcwhorter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8415 Goodwood Blvd, Suite 202b, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duane Superneau is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Superneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, EEC Syndrome, and Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Fulton is a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fulton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Arrhinia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Sleep Medicine

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 3, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Brown is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Sleepwalking (Somnambulism), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    200 Henry Clay Ave # 3308, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alissa Palmer is a Nurse Practitioner in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are RASopathies, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Southeast Pediatrics

    8415 Goodwood Blvd Ste 104, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Funes is a Pediatrics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Funes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Herpangina, and Von Gierke Disease.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Red River Balloon Sinus Surgery Center, Alexandria, LA

    221 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Wold is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Wold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Ruptured Eardrum.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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