UR Medicine Voice Center | Clinton Woods | Brighton

Overview

UR Medicine Voice Center is the only voice center in Upstate New York with a comprehensive team of voice experts. Our team is exposed to more complex cases than most providers in the Rochester region, ensuring you are always in the hands of highly skilled experts. We provide state-of-the-art treatment for voice, swallowing, and airway disorders using the latest surgical, non-surgical, and in-office treatment techniques.

We take a multidisciplinary approach to caring for children and adults. Our team includes ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians, speech pathologists, and singing specialists, who all specialize in voice disorders.

Services

Less invasive techniques, including office-based laser surgery and Botox injections
Coordinated care with the right specialists throughout our health system
Treatment for all laryngeal conditions
Professional vocal performer services for all vocal performers
Better voice treatment decisions that stem from the latest research

UR Medicine Voice Center experts treat the following conditions:

Breathing disorders
Contact ulcers
Gastroesophageal or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease
Hoarseness
Laryngeal cancers (working with experts at Wilmot Cancer Institute)
Laryngitis
Pediatric and adult voice disorders
Singing and performing voice services
Spasmodic dysphonia
Subglottic and tracheal stenosis
Swallowing and esophageal disorders
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD)
Vocal cord paralysis
Vocal nodules, cysts, and polyps

SPEAK OUT!^®is a therapy approach for individuals with Parkinson’s disease in order to improve their voice and swallowing by making speech an intentional action. SPEAK OUT! therapy includes both individual and group therapy components. Following individual therapy, participants are added to weekly SPEAK OUT! group therapy sessions. These groups are led by a speech-language pathologist. Group sessions provide maintenance of skills learned throughout SPEAK OUT!, and are provided by the UR Medicine Voice Center completely free of charge to SPEAK OUT! graduates. Groups also provide accountability, encouragement, and support between members.

Exercises include speech, voice, and cognitive exercises, and are outlined in a SPEAK OUT! workbook. Participation in the SPEAK OUT! therapy program, as well as consistent home practice, are shown to improve clarity of speech, ability to be heard by others, and quality of life throughout the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

The SPEAK OUT! therapy program was developed in Richardson, Texas at Parkinson Voice Project. Visit their website for more information,

Providers

Comprehensive team of voice disorder specialists

Fellowship-trained voice disorder specialists. We are the only voice center in Upstate New York with a comprehensive team of voice experts including ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians who are fellowship-trained in voice disorders.
Highly specialized speech pathologists. Our speech pathologists have specialized training to evaluate and treat patients with voice problems, swallowing disorders, breathing problems and complex conditions such as voice restoration after throat cancer. Our team also includes trained singing voice specialists who are experienced performers, singers, and singing teachers who understand the challenges of being a vocal professional. They bring empathy, clinical expertise, and an insider perspective to evaluating and improving your vocal health. They also provide specialized therapy to performers and singers.
Less invasive techniques. We use less invasive techniques including office-based laser surgery to treat a variety of vocal disorders. We offer a variety of surgical options for vocal cord paralysis. We also provide Botox injections for spasmodic dysphonia.
Coordinated care. Voice disorders may result from a variety of medical conditions, including allergies and asthma. We coordinate your care with the right specialists throughout our health system to ensure you receive the best therapies to minimize your symptoms, improve your voice, and optimize your recovery.
Treatment for all laryngeal conditions. Your voice box, or larynx, is responsible for your voice, your ability to swallow, and your airway or breathing passage. Our doctors and speech pathologists treat voice, upper airway breathing problems such as paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFM)/ vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), and swallowing.
Professional vocal performer services. We provide the highest level of expert care for all vocal performers, from elite professionals who need immediate voice care services to those who sing for enjoyment.
Better voice treatment decisions. Our ongoing research ensures you receive the best care for your vocal disorder.