Premier Center for Treatment of Adult and Pediatric Laryngeal Conditions in the Tristate Area
The Ark-LA-Tex Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing is dedicated to the education of medical students, residents, fellows, colleagues, as well as providing outreach to local universities and communities. We believe that the education of tomorrow’s leaders is key to our success.
Our Mission
- Providing the best care to people who seek diagnosis and treatment at the center
- Researching novel methods in the treatment of voice, airway and swallowing disorders
- Teaching and training tomorrow’s physicians and clinicians
Our Services
- Diagnosis and management of problems affecting speaking, singing, swallowing, and upper airway-related breathing difficulties
- Address speech and swallow rehabilitation after treatment for cancers of the head and neck
We offer the latest innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions with a comprehensive multidisciplinary team including a fellowship trained Laryngologist and a team of specialized speech-language pathologists as well as physician assistants and a dedicated dietician.
Each patient receives a personalized treatment and monitoring regimen based on his or her medical and personal needs.
Speaking and swallowing are abilities that most people take for granted. But these seemingly simple tasks are actually very complex functions. For example, swallowing a sip of water involves more than 50 nerves and muscles working together. A number of illnesses, such as allergies, stroke and even chronic heartburn can interrupt normal throat functions. That is why conditions that affect speaking, singing, swallowing and breathing may require specialized care to pinpoint and treat problems.
The Center’s unique approach involves evaluation of patients with voice, breathing or swallowing problems by both an otolaryngologist and a speech pathologist as needed in the same premises. Usually, these specialists work in separate clinics, requiring the patient to seek care in multiple locations. A comprehensive surgical, medical, or rehabilitation management plan, tailored to the individual patient, is then developed without delay. Quick targeted referrals are set up with neurologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, and thoracic surgeons especially interested in the care of patients with dysphonia, dyspnea and dysphagia. Each patient receives a personalized treatment and monitoring regimen based on his or her medical and personal needs.
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