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This list consists of physicians who practice laryngology, who may be known as laryngologists, phonosurgeons, phoniatrists, voice surgeons or at least seem to have a major interest in voice disorders. Their training in voice was likely after completing a residency in ENT or otorhinolaryngology.

The general political considerations of working with many of the people below preclude me from making a recommendation for or against them. It remains your responsibility to evaluate their talents for caring for you. See Choosing your doctor for my best effort at suggesting how I would evaluate the care you receive.

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Robert Bastian

Dr. Bastian was Dr. Thomas' fellowship mentor. His insights into the functioning of the voice are superb. On occasion, he will offer a fellowship in voice disorders. He is the originator of the concept of the three part laryngeal exam described by this site and is one of the few laryngologists who listens closely to the capabilities of the voice.

Steven M. Zeitels

Dr. Zeitels practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and is an innovator of new surgical techniques for voice disorders. He offers a research fellowship in voice disorders. He has designed a very nice laryngoscope. His surgical skills are in a class by themselves - he is one of the leaders in the field.

Dinesh Chhetri

Dr. Chhetri studied with Gerald Berke and is now his partner. He is highly focused on some cutting edge laryngeal research. His lectures are excellent. www.voiceboxdoc.com

Norman D Hogikyan

Dr. Hogikyan studied laryngology with Robert Bastian and practices at the University of Michigan. He learned a similar diagnostic technique Dr. Thomas from Dr. Bastian.

James Burns

studied under Steve Zeitels. He is at the Mass General Voice Center and is Steve Zeitels' partner.

Ramon Franco, Jr

is at the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. He studied laryngology with Steven Zeitels. Active at international meetings of laryngology, he teaches around the world. www.masseyeandear.org

Matthew Broadhurst

studied laryngology with Steven Zeitels. He has been very thoughtful and knowledgeable in the lectures I have heard him present. http://www.entdoctor.com.au

Peter C. Belafsky

is at UC Davis and has a rather informative web site. He concentrates on swallowing issues, coming up with many innovative ideas in this area. He performed a laryngology fellowship with Jamie Koufman. www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Michael Johns III

specializes in laryngology at Emory University, having done a fellowship at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN. His office is well organized for educating his patients about their voice. www.emoryhealthcare.org

Lucian Sulica

Studied voice disorders with Andrew Blitzer and practices in Weill Medical College of Cornell University. I have enjoyed his thoughts at our national meetings. He is director of the Neurolaryngology Study Group. He has put up a very nice website with laryngeal photos nicely arranged. He is joined by speech therapist Frizzi Linck.

Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar

practices primarily laryngology and is a leader in the region. She has an excellent website. I have heard her lecturing and her information is outstanding.

James P. Thomas

is the creator of this website. He practices only laryngology in Portland, Oregon. He trained with a number of the laryngologists on this website. www.voicedoctor.net/about/about-dr-thomas