Voice and Swallow Clinic Los Angeles | Pacific Neuroscience Institute

Overview

Laryngology Experts in Santa Monica

Having a healthy voice is vital for communication—whether you’re a professional singer, teacher, salesperson, or simply enjoy reading aloud to your grandchildren. Likewise, the ability to swallow comfortably and safely is an essential part of daily life, and difficulties in this area can lead to frustration, discomfort, and even embarrassment.

At the Voice & Swallow Clinic at Pacific Neuroscience Institute®, our expert team of ENT, laryngology specialists, and speech-language pathologists provides comprehensive, compassionate care for disorders of the voice, swallowing, and airway. Led by board certified, fellowship-trained laryngologist Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, we offer advanced diagnostic evaluations, medical therapies, and minimally invasive procedures tailored to each patient’s needs.

Whether you’re struggling with chronic hoarseness, reduced vocal range, vocal strain, or difficulty swallowing, our multidisciplinary team is here to help you regain comfort, function, and confidence.

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Conditions & Treatment

Voice & Swallow Conditions Treated by Our Specialists

Voice & Laryngeal Disorders (Dysphonia)

Acute & chronic hoarseness
Vocal cord nodules, polyps, cysts, hemorrhages, granulomas
Vocal cord paralysis and vocal fold atrophy (aging voice / glottic insufficiency)
Spasmodic dysphonia and other neurological voice disorders
Vocal cord dysfunction (paradoxical vocal fold motion)
Singer’s voice disorders
Professional voice user conditions
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (acid reflux affecting the voice box)

Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)

Swallowing difficulties related to neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia)
Structural causes such as Zenker’s diverticulum and esophageal motility disorders
Swallowing complications from head and neck cancer or radiation therapy
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Post-surgical and anatomical swallowing issues

Airway Disorders

Chronic cough
Airway stenosis or narrowing
Breathing difficulties related to vocal fold dysfunction or scarring
Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Treatments & Procedures

Voice & Larynx Treatments

Laryngeal examination
High-definition laryngoscopy and stroboscopy for precise visualization of vocal fold movement.
Professional voice therapy
Voice rehabilitation and training for singers, actors, teachers, and others who rely on their voice.
Microscopic and laser laryngeal surgery
Precision removal of vocal fold lesions and masses.
Botulinum toxin injections
For conditions such as spasmodic dysphonia.
Vocal cord medialization
Surgical or injectable treatment for vocal cord paralysis.
Laryngeal reconstruction
Advanced procedures to restore vocal function after paralysis or trauma.
Minimally invasive, in-office procedures
For hoarseness, polyps, and early intervention.

Swallowing & Esophageal Procedures

Trans-nasal esophagoscopy
In-office evaluation of the esophagus.
High-definition video x-ray (fluoroscopy)
Dynamic assessment of the swallowing mechanism.
Swallow therapy
Rehabilitative therapy from speech-language pathology experts.
Endoscopic and open surgical treatments
For complex structural and functional swallowing disorders.

Airway Management

Evaluation and treatment of chronic cough
Minimally invasive interventions for airway stenosis or narrowing
Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Services

Comprehensive Throat, Voice & Swallow Services

Voice Therapy & Speech–Language Pathology

Tailored sessions led by certified SLPs within our Multispecialty Voice Clinic, focusing on techniques for vocal hygiene, breath support, tension reduction, resonance training, and prevention of strain.

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