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    MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Vocal Cord Dysfunction near Lee's Summit, MO. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

    Location:
    Lee's Summit, MO, US
    33 providers found
    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (6.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Straub is an Otolaryngologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Straub and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Straub is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark S. Walton
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    7201 E. 147th St, Ste 120, 
    Grandview, MO 
     (7.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Walton is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Walton and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Ethmoiditis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    120 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, Suite 220, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Yagan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Yagan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Yagan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    20 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (2.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shais Jallu is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Jallu and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Jallu is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (6.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Showmaker is an Otolaryngologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Showmaker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Showmaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven F. Ellis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ellis is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Ellis and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ethmoiditis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert F. Thompson
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Thompson is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Thompson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Myringotomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (16.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Garnett is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Garnett and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (16.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Kraft is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Kraft and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kraft is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4801 College Boulevard, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Cowan is an Otolaryngologist in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Cowan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Cowan is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    5701 W 119th Street, Suite 425, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rudman is an Otolaryngologist in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Rudman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Rudman is currently accepting new patients.

    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Midwest Medical Specialists

    124 Westwoods Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (24.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Javier Cremer is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Cremer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Kikuchi Disease, Lymphadenitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Cremer is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Wood is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Wood and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Thyroid Nodule, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    4000 Cambridge St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (15.8 mi)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hannah Kavookjian is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Kavookjian has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kavookjian is currently accepting new patients.

    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    901 E 104th St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Svetlecic is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Svetlecic and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Bullae, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Svetlecic is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Jayhawk Primary Care Inc

    10787 Nall Ave, 310 Medical Plaza Internal Medicine, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cory Carpenter is an Internal Medicine provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Carpenter and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology
    5520 College Blvd, Suite 350, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Maslan is an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Maslan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Tinnitus, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and Otitis. Dr. Maslan is currently accepting new patients.

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 620, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Larsen is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Larsen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy. Dr. Larsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 6000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Lem is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lem and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Lem is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    4000 Cambridge St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (15.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Rouse is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Rouse and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Perichondritis. Dr. Rouse is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    When should I see a Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctor near Lee's Summit, MO?

    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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctor near Lee's Summit, MO?

    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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctors near Lee's Summit, MO?

    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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctors near Lee's Summit, MO?

    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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctor near Lee's Summit, MO?

    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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vocal Cord Dysfunction 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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctor near Lee's Summit, MO?

    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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction 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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction 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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctors near Lee's Summit, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Vocal Cord Dysfunction 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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Vocal Cord Dysfunction 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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