Using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together otolaryngologists, speech/language pathologists, voice scientists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, and other experts, the Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx through medicine, surgery, and rehabilitative services. State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment allows the most advanced management of these patients. Under the clinical directorship of Dr. Woo, the voice program has become one of the truly outstanding centers in the nation. The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for patients who suffer from the entire spectrum of voice disorders. Under the direction of Dr. Woo, the Center also will be establishing a unique Swallowing Disorders program.
The Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the following diseases and disorders:
Problems of the professional singer and voice user
Neurological disease (stroke, Parkinson's disease)
Polyps and other benign vocal fold lesions
Acute and chronic laryngitis
Muscular tension dysphonia
Functional voice disorders
Nodules
Laryngeal cancer
Swallowing disorders
Vocal cord paralysis
The following rehabilitative services, surgeries, and procedures are done at the Center:
Examining the vibration of vocal cords with a special scope called an endostroboscopy Objective testing of the voice and breathing through Phonatory function measures
-acoustic parameters
-respiratory kinematics
-electroglottography
Speech and singing therapy to modify or change the way people use the voice to promote better vocal health
Pre- and post-treatment documentation and consultations
Testing of electric signals of muscle function of the larynx through a process called Laryngeal electromyography
Surgery designed to change the voice or Phonosurgery
Injection of botulism toxin into the muscle of the vocal cord to treat spasmodic dysphonia
Diagnosis and management of laryngeal acid reflux laryngitis
Voice rehabilitation by tracheal-esophageal puncture
Laryngeal reconstruction
The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for people who have a professional voice, no voice, or a swallowing disorder.
MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Otolaryngology, Boston University Medical Center