The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors Near Me in philadelphia, PA

Find the Top Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near philadelphia, PA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
14 providers found
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Plastic Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Jones is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Breast Enlargement In Males. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PA Hospital Of The University Of PA Health System

    800 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Leahy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cellulitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ara Chalian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chalian is board certified in Otolaryngology, 1994. Dr. Chalian is currently accepting new patients.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oksana Jackson is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jackson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, Pierre Robin Sequence, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    925 Chestnut Street

    925 Chestnut Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Heffelfinger is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heffelfinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Tissue Biopsy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Heffelfinger is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Heffelfinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natasha Mirza is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subglottic Stenosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Anosmia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mirza is board certified in Otolaryngology, 1993. Dr. Mirza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Taylor is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced 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 Micrognathia, Craniosynostosis, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

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

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Low is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Low is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, RASopathies, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Robert T Sataloff MD And Assoc LLC

    219 N Broad St Fl 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
    Accepting New Patients

    Mausumi Syamal is an Otolaryngologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Syamal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Cordotomy. Dr. Syamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Penn Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Chang is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang 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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Osteochondroma, Mouth Sores, and Mouth Ulcers. Dr. Chang is board certified in Dr.Thomas Taylor, Executive Director. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

    3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Zackai is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zackai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, DiGeorge Syndrome, Hardikar Syndrome, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Danzig is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Danzig 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 Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Dr. Danzig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office Of Scott Bartlett, MD - Pediatric Plastic Surgery

    3401 Civic Center Blvd., Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Bartlett is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bartlett is board certified in Plastic Surgery, 1987. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Plastic Surgery University City

    3737 Market Street, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jordan Swanson is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Crouzon Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Swanson is board certified in Plastic Surgery, 2018. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

    Showing 1-14 of 14

    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor near philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy. 

    More Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors by city