Otolaryngology

Vocal Health

The Chicago Institute for Voice Care at UI Health is a leading program for the diagnosis, treatment — including surgery — and therapy for disorders of the voice. We offer state-of-the-art evaluation for patients with a variety of vocal issues, and we pride ourselves on community outreach, education on voice care, and the scientific exploration of all aspects of voice production.

Unique to humans, the voice communicates, inspires, educates, and entertains. It is our mission to maximize each voice according to the patient's needs — whether the individual is a professional voice user or a vocal performer. All voices are welcome!

Areas of Expertise

From vocal fatigue to reflux disease, we specialize in medical disorders that can impair the voice. We are skilled in treating paralyzed cords (vocal folds), chronic hoarseness, spasmodic dysphonia, and chronic throat irritation. We offer medical and speech services to restore your vocal strength and confidence, and our experienced otolaryngologists individualize care and treatment to each patient’s unique situation.

Who We Treat

• Hoarseness
• Vocal fold paralysis
• Reflux laryngitis
• Vocal fatigue

• Spasmodic dysphonia
• Voice tremor
• Voice care services