Voice & Swallowing
Laryngology Experts in Santa Monica
Having a healthy voice is important for everyone, whether you are a professional singer, teacher, salesperson or simply like to read aloud to your grandchildren. Similarly, our ability to swallow is an essential part of everyday life and when comprised can feel frustrating and even embarrassing in public settings. If you suffer from hoarseness or trouble with your voice or throat, our team of expert ENT providers can help. We provide comprehensive care for voice and swallowing disorders. Omid Mehdizadeh, MD is our fellowship trained laryngologist who specializes in voice and swallowing treatment and care.
If you are at risk of developing a vocal problem, you may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Hoarseness
- Limiting vocal range
- Strained or achy sensation when speaking or singing
Most vocal disorders can be treated under the supervision of a trained laryngologist specialist. Treatments may include medical treatment, allergy testing, behavioral adjustments or surgery. Our expert team of ENT and laryngology surgeons offers both medical and surgical options for a broad array of conditions affecting the voice, swallowing and throat.
We provide a variety of services, treatments, and evaluations:
- Acute & Chronic Hoarseness
- Laryngeal Examination
- Professional Voice Treatment
- Swallowing Disorders / Dysphagia
- Vocal Cord Masses
- Zenker’s Diverticulum
- Aging Voice / Glottic Insufficiency
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Acid Reflux)
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
Disorders of the Larynx, Voice Box:
- Professional Voice Users
- Singer’s Voice Disorders
- Aging Voice
- Laryngeal Reconstruction in Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Neurological Voice Disorders
Treatments:
- Minimally Invasive and In-Office Procedures
- Microscopic Surgery
- Laser Treatments
- High-Definition Video Stroboscopy
Disorders of Swallowing:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Neurological Swallowing Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
Treatments:
- Trans-Nasal Esophagoscopy
- High Definition Video X-Ray: Fluoroscopy
- Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic and Open Surgical Treatments of Complex Disorders
Airway Disorders:
- Chronic Cough
Treatments:
- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Airway Stenosis or Narrowing
For more information or for a consultation, please contact us:
- PNI – Santa Monica: 310-829-8701
- PNI – Wilshire: 310-477-5558