The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors Near Me in independence, OH

Find the Top Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near independence, OH. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Howard is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced 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 Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery.

    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Bryson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bryson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Cordotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bryson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2010. Dr. Bryson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cyrus Rabbani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rabbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Ptosis, Adenoidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Rabbani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Fritz is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fritz 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 Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Low Nasal Bridge, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Fritz is board certified in American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, 2007. Dr. Fritz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Hopkins is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hopkins 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 Micrognathia, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Hopkins is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2021. Dr. Hopkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Nelson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2021. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Bahar Gharb is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gharb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, Fasciotomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Gharb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Georgopoulos is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Georgopoulos 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 Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Cleft, and Larynx Atresia. Dr. Georgopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2021. Dr. Georgopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Wang is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Cleft Palate, Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Gascon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gascon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required
    9500 Euclid Ave, A71, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Banas is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Banas, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Microtia, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic-Crile Building

    2049 E 100th St, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Myers is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Myers, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Subglottic Stenosis, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required
    11000 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randi Neate is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Neate, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type, Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type, and Acrodysostosis. Neate, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor near independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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 independence, OH?

    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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