Throat, Voice, Swallowing and Airway

The University of Washington laryngology program is a productive and well-regarded center for clinical research related to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of voice, airway and swallowing disorders. There is an ongoing interchange with colleagues in Speech and Hearing Sciences to help advance our shared areas of clinical care and scholarly interest.

Pediatric airway malformations and cranio-facial abnormalities:

John Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA
Kaalan Johnson, MD

Chronic/neurogenic cough:

JP Giliberto, MD

Outcomes and occupational impact of voice disorders:

Tanya Meyer, MD

Vocal fold paralysis:

Albert Merati, MD
Neel Bhatt, MD

Regenerative techniques to improve voice, airway and swallowing disorders

Neel Bhatt, MD

Sleep Apnea:

Ed Weaver, MD, MPH
Sanjay Parikh, MD (pediatric)

Research on Medical Educations:

Maya Sardesai, MD, MEd
Mark Whipple, MD

Faculty researchers

Al Merati, MD

PROFESSOR; LARYNGOLOGY DIVISION DIRECTOR

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Andrew F. Inglis, MD

PROFESSOR EMERITUS

Biography Andrew F. Inglis, Jr,, MD, joined the faculty at the University of Washington after he completed his residency and [...]

David J. Perkel, PhD

PROFESSOR

Anchor Links Biography David J. Perkel, PhD, joined the University of Washington in 2000 and is currently professor in the Departments [...]

Edward M. Weaver, MD, MPH

PROFESSOR

Anchor Links Patients entrust physicians to help guide them in their health and well being. I value that trust as [...]

John Paul Giliberto, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND ASSISTANT CHIEF CLINICAL INFORMATION OFFICER FOR SURGICAL SERVICES

Anchor Links Favorite Quote: "We have the medical tools in our hands to treat the patient, but to heal the [...]

Joseph Chang, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Joseph Chang anchor links Biography Dr. Joseph Chang is a board certified otolaryngology head and neck surgeon within the division [...]

Kaalan E. Johnson, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Anchor Links My interest in helping children with complex airway, breathing, and swallowing conditions is one avenue to have a [...]

Mark Whipple, MD, MS

PROFESSOR; VICE-CHAIR, PDME

Anchor Links I feel privileged to practice at Harborview and teach in the UW School of Medicine. I am fortunate [...]

Maya Sardesai, MD, MEd

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, UW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Anchor Links Trust in your surgeon is paramount. I treat my patients the way I d want my own family [...]

Neel K. Bhatt, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Anchor Links Biography Dr. Neel K Bhatt joined the department as an assistant professor and is part of the division [...]

Tanya K. Meyer, MD

PROFESSOR; OTOLARYNGOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Anchor Links Cultivating the personal connection with each patient I see is the most rewarding aspect of my vocation. I [...]

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