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| | | The University of Utah's Voice Disorders Center is able to provide comprehensive care for all voice disorders as well as laryngeal-based breathing disorders. Our team includes laryngology, speech pathology, vocal pedagogy, and voice research. Specialists from other medical and behavioral disciplines participate as needed. Patients are provided with a thorough evaluation, videolaryngostroboscopy, and well-coordinated treatment plans. The Voice Disorders Center has an outstanding reputation for care of the voice. | | |
| Laryngology | Marshall E. Smith, M.D., Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is the medical director. He provides full-service care for diseases and disorders of the laryngopharynx. He is the only ENT physician in the intermountain west that provides all of the following services in a single practice. - Office stroboscopy and endoscopy (larynx, airway, esophagus)
- Office-based procedures of the laryngopharynx
- Vocal fold injection
- Laser
- Biopsy
- Vocal fold microsurgery
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Care
Botulinum toxin therapy (vocal fold, jaw, and face) - Vocal fold paralysis management
Laryngeal electromyography (EMG)
Injection
Medialization
Reinnervation - Laryngeal papillomatosis
Office laser - Laryngeal dysplasia/cancer
Vocal fold reconstruction - Microsurgery and laser surgery
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| Speech Pathology | Nelson Roy, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, Kristine Tanner, Ph.D. CCC-SLP (Clinical Director), and Dan Houtz, M.A., CCC-SLP have expertise and specific training in laryngeal imaging, evaluation and behavioral treatment of voice disorders. Therapy is provided for all types of voice and breathing disorders, including:
- Muscle tension dysphonia
- Vocal fold nodules
- Neurogenic speech and voice disorders
- Functional dysphonia
- Laryngeal-based breathing disorders (paradoxical vocal fold motion)
- Pre and post surgical voice care
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| Singing Voice Specialist | | Faye Muntz, M.M. has a special interest in assessing singing technique and caring for singers with vocal injury. As a voice care team member, she assists with the evaluation and treatment of singers. | | |
| Referrals | | | | | | | We look forward to providing you with an array of voice care services and working closely with your practice. Patients can call 801-581-8915 to schedule and appointment. Do not hesitate to call our center if you have further questions or would like to speak to us (801-587-3549). Referrals can be faxed to 801-587-3569.
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