Voice Disorders

Overview

People develop voice problems for many reasons, from misusing their vocal cords to allergies to cancer. Mayo Clinic has voice specialists who can diagnose and treat any kind of voice disorder using therapy, medication or surgery.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Team approach. The treatment team for voice disorders at Mayo Clinic is usually led by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor experienced in voice problems. He or she consults as needed with other specialists to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
• Expert resources. Your treatment team also includes Ph.D.- and master's-level speech-language pathologists who specialize in evaluating and treating voice disorders.
• Experience. Mayo Clinic specialists are experienced in treating all types of voice disorders. They have particular expertise in the microscopic removal of lesions on the vocal cords and in treating vocal cord paralysis.
• Latest technology. Mayo uses the latest technology to accurately diagnose and treat voice disorders, including in-office potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser treatment.
• Efficient care. At Mayo Clinic, your appointments are coordinated, so you usually can complete your testing and treatment in a few days.