Throat, Voice, Swallowing and Airway

The University of Washington laryngology program is a productive and well-regarded center for clinical research related to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of voice, airway and swallowing disorders. There is an ongoing interchange with colleagues in Speech and Hearing Sciences to help advance our shared areas of clinical care and scholarly interest.

Pediatric airway malformations and cranio-facial abnormalities:

• Kaalan Johnson, MD

Chronic/neurogenic cough:

• JP Giliberto, MD

Outcomes and occupational impact of voice disorders:

• Joseph Chang, MD
• Tanya Meyer, MD

Vocal fold paralysis:

• Neel Bhatt, MD
• Albert Merati, MD
• David Perkel, PhD
• Cara Sauder, PhD (Speech & Hearing Sciences)

Regenerative techniques to improve voice, airway and swallowing disorders:

• Neel Bhatt, MD

Sleep apnea:

• Sanjay Parikh, MD (pediatric)
• Ed Weaver, MD, MPH

Research on medical education:

• Maya Sardesai, MD, MEd
• Mark Whipple, MD

Gender-affirming voice care:

• Joseph Chang, MD
• JP Giliberto, MD

Neurologic voice conditions:

• Tanya Eadie, PhD (Speech & Hearing Sciences)
• Tanya Meyer, MD
• Cara Sauder, PhD (Speech & Hearing Sciences)

We greatly appreciate donations to help fund the advancement of our specialty through patient care, education, and scientific exploration. All donations received directly impact patient care at all levels.