The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors in New York, US

Michel Nassar, MD, MSc, is Director, AeroDigestive Program at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, and Co-Director, CranioFacial Clinic and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Nassar takes a multidisciplinary approach to patients with complex aerodigestive disease. His clinical interests include minimally invasive airway surgery and reconstruction, and the medical and surgical management of pediatric hearing loss, including endoscopic ear surgery, cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA). He also has expertise in the medical and surgical management of velopharyngeal disorders. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Laryngeal Cleft, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

David Mener is an Otolaryngologist in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Mener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Infant Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, and Septoplasty.

Dr. Neha A. Patel is a pediatric otolaryngologist of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York. Dr. Patel received her medical degree with a distinction in research from Albany Medical College and completed residency training at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Seattle Children's Hospital with subspecialty training in pediatric craniofacial, vascular anomalies and advanced pediatric head and neck surgery. Dr. Patel's clinical interests include velopharyngeal insufficiency surgery, surgical management of lesions of the head and neck including lymphatic malformations and hemangiomas. Dr. Patel's current research also focuses on the management of pediatric thyroid cancer. Dr. Patel has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications. Most importantly, Dr. Patel's focus is on delivering the highest quality care to all children ranging from premature infants to adolescents in a family friendly environment. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Manvinder Kumar is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertigo, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

Stephanie Bray is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Bray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 2.

Jay Dolitsky is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Dolitsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Auditory Processing Disorder, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Lara Reichert is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Reichert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Subglottic Stenosis, Stridor, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Scott Rickert is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Rickert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Tracheal Agenesis, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy.

Pediatric OtolaryngologyAdult and Pediatric Voice, Airway, and Swallowing DisordersHead and Neck Surgery. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

Mark Courey is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Courey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

David Fisher is an Orthopedics provider in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Microtia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Sherard Tatum is a General Surgeon in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Tatum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Cleft Palate, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Apert Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome, and Laryngectomy.

Eli Grunstein is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Grunstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Myringotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Grunstein is currently accepting new patients.

Dayle Comar is a Nurse Practitioner in Albany, New York. Ms. Comar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), and Microtia.

Clinton Morrison is a Plastic Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

Francesco Gargano is a Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Gargano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and Myringotomy.

Daniel Sasson is an Interventional Radiologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Sasson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Varicocele, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

Roberto Flores is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Crouzon Syndrome.

Jason Moche is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Moche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Perichondritis.

Anthony Alessi is a Pediatrics provider in Islandia, New York. Dr. Alessi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.