Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Our multidisciplinary team at Montefiore Einstein Laryngology and Voice Disorders is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for conditions affecting the voice, swallowing and aspects of breathing. Our physician-scientists wrote the definitive text on vocal restoration and rehabilitation, The Larynx, which is used in medical schools across the nation. Our physicians and speech pathologists collaborate to streamline the diagnosis and treatment process. Using state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative approach, we treat a range of conditions, including poor voice quality while speaking or singing, neurological voice disorders, vocal fold mobility or closure problems, complex cough disorders and complex swallowing disorders. We’re ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for ear, nose, and throat care, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Montefiore Einstein Laryngology and Voice Disorders offers advanced treatments for a wide range of voice and airway conditions. Our expertise includes nonsurgical interventions, such as voice rehabilitation therapy led by skilled speech pathologists, to improve vocal function and reduce strain. For structural conditions, we specialize in phonosurgery to address vocal cord nodules, polyps and cysts, as well as injection laryngoplasty to enhance vocal cord mobility and voice quality. For those who are short on time or have medical conditions that make general anesthesia unacceptably risky, we also offer diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under local anesthesia. Many patients choose to take advantage of this option for treatment of their voice problem or for a diagnostic biopsy. When the operating room is the best choice, we have a variety of surgical options to address issues in the larynx. Our surgeons use endoscopic instruments, plasma wands and LASERs to create a customized treatment plan that will address the condition while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.

Montefiore Einstein is at the forefront of research in laryngology, focusing on new diagnostic tools and treatments for voice disorders, swallowing problems and airway conditions. By exploring innovative therapies and contributing to clinical guidelines, we provide patients with access to the most advanced treatment options. Our multidisciplinary research efforts prioritize “real world impact,” including access to care, patients’ preferences and how to responsibly partner with patients to achieve optimal outcomes within the context of their personal life circumstances.

Laryngology focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect voice, swallowing and airway. These include reflux-related issues, vocal cord dysfunction and complex swallowing disorders. Our specialists at Montefiore Einstein Laryngology and Voice Disorders provide advanced medical and surgical treatments, integrating speech therapy and personalized care to help restore function and improve quality of life.