| Patient care at the Center for Voice at Northwestern is comprehensive and interdisciplinary in both evaluation and treatment. Evaluation relies on appreciation of all the factors that go into a person's sense of well-being. These include the influence of other Otolaryngologic (Ear, Nose and Throat) disorders such as sinusitis and allergy, in addition the unique voice needs of the patient. The underlying treatment philosophy is centered on eliminating causative factors for the voice disorder, in addition to addressing factors that may benefit from medical and surgical intervention. The Center for Voice at Northwestern is comprised of an integrated clinic setting with facilities for: - Digital videostroboscopy and electroglottography
- Laryngeal electromyography
- Coordinated clinic for botulinum toxin injection of patients with laryngeal dystonias (ie: spasmodic dysphonia).
- State-of-the-art surgical services at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for laryngeal microsurgery and laryngeal framework surgery
- Comprehensive Otolaryngologic evaluation and treatment
- Audiologic services, including hearing protection, aids and monitors for the performing artist
- Standardized referral patterns for patients in need of evaluation by Gastroenterology, Neurology, Allergy, Pulmonary Medicine and Voice and Speech Trainers, and Singing Coaches
- Educational services included in this website
- An integrated research program involving both clinical and basic science research
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