Many thanks to the following specialists who helped me...
- Dr. John Schweinfurth, M.D. - University of Mississippi Medical Center - 2500 North State Street - Medical Pavilion, Suite K - Jackson, Mississippi 39216 - (601) 984-5160 - Website
- Dr. Mark S. Courey, M.D. - UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center -
2330 Post Street, 5th Floor - San Francisco, CA 94115 - (415) 885-7700 -
Fax: (415) 885-7800 -
Website
- Patricia Rush - Speech-Language Pathologist - University of
Mississippi Medical Center - 2500 North State Street - Medical Pavilion,
Suite K - Jackson, Mississippi 39216 - (601) 815-6064
- Angie Brunson - Speech-Language Pathologist - University of
Mississippi Medical Center - 2500 North State Street - Medical Pavilion,
Suite K - Jackson, Mississippi 39216 - (601) 815-6064
- Dr. S.H. Subramony, M.D. - Guyton Professor of Neurology -
Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders - University of Mississippi Medical
Center - 2500 North State Street - Medical Pavilion, Suite K - Jackson,
Mississippi 39216 - (601) 984-1100
- Dr. Robert Coltharp, M.D. - 107 Millsaps Drive - Hattiesburg, MS 39404 - 601-268-5131 - More Information
Laryngologists/Voice & Speech Centers
- University of Mississippi
Medical Center/Department of Otolaryngology: The Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences has outstanding capabilities in teaching, research, and clinical care. Their faculty consists of nine full-time and two part-time clinical otolaryngologists, four full-time research faculty, and thirteen full-time and four part-time audiologists and speech language pathologists covering every subspecialty in the discipline.
As the only laryngologist in the state of Mississippi, Dr. John Schweinfurth,
MD, specializes in the care of the professional voice as well as swallowing
disorders. Location: 2500 North State Street - Medical Pavilion, Suite K -
Jackson, Mississippi 39216 - (601) 984-5160
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UCSF Medical Center | Voice & Swallowing Center: Mark S.
Courey is the director of the Department of Otolaryngology / Voice and
Swallowing Center. Dr. Courey was the former medical director at the
Vanderbilt Voice Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He has
extensive experience in the care and management of patients with voice,
airway and swallowing problems. He has worked with professional voice
users at all levels from beginners to successful longtime performers.
(I personally made a trip to San Francisco to see Dr. Courey and get further
input on my voice problems. I found his team to be exceptionally
helpful) Location: 2330 Post Street 5th Floor - San Francisco,
CA 94143-1809 - Phone: 415-885-7528 - Fax: 415-885-7711
- Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences: Vanderbilt's Department of Otolaryngology is ranked among the nation's best and first in the state of Tennessee. It is a tertiary care center for middle Tennessee for all general ENT services. A full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment options are available at the Vanderbilt Voice Center. These include the most technologically advanced evaluations of vocal function and state-of-the-art medical, surgical or behavioral interventions. Patients also learn preventive measures from the specialists at the Voice Center that help them avoid future voice problems. The Voice Center serves as a resource center that assists patients in improving vocal function, preventing further decline of voice quality, and enhancing vocal durability, pitch, range, extension and tonal quality. Location: 1301 22nd Avenue South Suite 2900 - Nashville, TN - Phone: 615-322-6180
- Philadelphia
Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates:
This Voice Center is world-renowned and was among the first centers dedicated to professional voice care. Our office provides sophisticated and comprehensive care for voice patients, particularly for professional voice users, including the most advanced techniques in voice diagnosis, medical care, voice therapy, and voice surgery. We are also one of the first to offer a program in preventative voice care for those who use their voice in their professions and are interested in learning techniques to help maintain vocal stamina and vocal health throughout the professional voice career. Dr. Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, is the Medical Director and Physician Voice Specialist. Dr. Sataloff has has written or co-authored more than 500 publications, including 24 textbooks. His unique credentials as a laryngologist, professional singer, singing teacher and university choir conductor have enabled him to pioneer numerous techniques to improve diagnosis and treatment of the human voice and to write much of the seminal literature in this new specialty. You will no doubt be quite impressed by his Curriculum Vitae. Location: 1721 Pine Street - Philadelphia, PA, 19103 - Phone: 215-545-3322 - Fax: 215-790-1192.
- Texas Voice Center: The Texas Voice Center in Houston was founded in 1989 by Dr. Richard Stasney, its current director. The Texas Voice Center was established for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of voice disorders. Dr. C. Richard Stasney is the laryngologist at the Texas Voice Center who will coordinate your voice care. They utilize state of the art equipment for visualization of the larynx, enabling them to diagnose and treat lesions not visible with traditional medical equipment. The Texas Voice Center provides a wide variety of services for the patient with voice problems, both professional voice users and lay persons. The Texas Voice Center has treated thousands of voice professionals in fields such as opera, pop/rock, country-western, auctioneers, attorneys, ministers, and teachers. Location: 6550 Fannin Street Suite 2025 - Houston, Texas - Phone: 713-796-2001
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National
Institute of Health (NIH)
One of the departments of NIH is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Within this department is the Laryngeal and Speech Section. This area of research is led by Christy Ludlow, Ph.D., who serves are Senior Investigator. Dr. Ludlow received a B.Sc. in physiological psychology and an M.Sc. in speech-pathology and audiology from McGill University. After completing her clinical training, she received her Ph.D. in speech pathology and psycholinguistics from New York University. Dr. Ludlow moved to the NINDS to initiate laboratory work in speech physiology and joined the NINCDS Intramural Research Program in 1985. Dr. Ludlow received Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2005 and the 2006 Award of the American Laryngological Association. Dr. Ludlow's section is studying the neurological organization and control of laryngeal function in voice, speech and swallowing, the pathogenesis of idiopathic voice and speech disorders, and the effects of functional electrical and sensory stimulation in severe swallowing disorders.
- NYU Voice Center: NYU offers state-of-the-art evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders by the best doctors in New York City. The NYU Voice Center is dedicated to the care of the professional voice. We treat singers, actors, teachers, lawyers, ministers, and others whose job depends on their voice. Location: 530 First Avenue - New York, NY 10016 - Phone -212-263-7300
- University of Chicago Voice Center: This team includes both otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists who can work with individuals to improve their vocal skills. Their team is ready to conduct a variety of diagnostic tests including digital audio recording, acoustic analysis, and analysis of voice production. In addition, videolaryngostroboscopy is performed at our center and provides a detailed evaluation of the structure and functioning of the voice box and the vocal cords. A special light source provides a simulated high-speed, stop action view of the vocal folds and allows for detailed examination. Information obtained from this exam aids in the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders. Location: 5758 South Maryland Avenue - Chicago, IL 60637 - Phone - 773-702-1865
- Kansas Voice Center: The Kansas Voice Center offers specialized care for individuals with voice disorders. We provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all vocal problems. The Center serves as a resource for anyone with a voice disorder as well as for those who use their voice professionally, including, singers, teachers, salespeople, coaches, attorneys, secretaries, public speakers, clergy, and other occupations that require daily voice use. Diagnostic services include specialized personnel, medical evaluation, perceptual voice evaluation, laryngeal videostroboscopy, computerized voice analysis, laryngeal pH testing, and pulmonary function testing. Location: 1112 W. 6th Street Suite 216 - Lawrence, Kansas 66044 - Phone - (785) 841-1107
- John Hopkins Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders: This team is dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of laryngeal and voice disorders. As a division of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Center has a wealth of resources and expertise available. Our physicians and staff provide state-of-the art care for patients of all ages with a wide variety of disorders. Diagnostic and treatment facilities serve the professional voice, the pediatric and aging voice, the paralyzed or weakened larynx, benign and malignant tumors affecting laryngeal function, voice restoration and rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients, and many other disorders. Location: 601 North Caroline Street - Baltimore, Maryland 21287 - Phone - 410-955-5000
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University of Connecticut Health Center:
The University of
Connecticut Health Center offers a comprehensive Voice and Speech Clinic to
detect, diagnose and treat voice problems. Patients undergo a thorough screening
then receive individualized treatment plans. It is the only clinic of its kind
in Connecticut. Diagnoses and treatment plans are made after patients are
evaluated by speech analysis computer software and/or videostroboscopy.
Treatment plans may consist of speech therapy, surgery, or a combination of
these approaches. Location: 263 Farmington Avenue - Farmington,
Connecticut 06030 - Phone - 860-679-2000 or 800-535-6232.
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Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami /Jackson Memorial
Medical Center: This center claims to be one of the nations
leading centers for the treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, throat and
neck. The center is designed to accommodate the specific needs of patients
with nasal, sinus and voice complaints through coordinated, state-of-the-art
diagnosis and treatment methods. The multi-disciplinary team of
otolaryngologists, neurologists, allergists, psychologists and speech
pathologists work closely to provide patients with comprehensive treatment and
cutting edge technology. Location: Jackson Memorial Hospital - ACC
East Building, Suite 306 - 1666 NW 10th Avenue - Miami, FL 33136 - Phone -
305-243-3564 or toll free: 800-896-3277.