For Physicians

The Voice Disorders Center at University Health Care is able to provide comprehensive care for all voice disorders as well as laryngeal-based breathing disorders. Our team includes laryngology, speech pathology, vocal pedagogy, and voice research. Specialists from other medical and behavioral disciplines participate as needed. Patients are provided with a thorough evaluation, videolaryngostroboscopy, and well-coordinated treatment plans. The Voice Disorders Center has an outstanding reputation for care of the voice.

Referrals

We look forward to providing you with an array of voice care services and working closely with your practice. Please fill out our Online Referring Physician Information Form, or referrals can be faxed to Fax: 801-587-3569.

Laryngology

Marshall E. Smith, M.D., Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is the medical director. He provides full-service care for diseases and disorders of the laryngopharynx. He is the only ENT physician in the intermountain west that provides all of the following services in a single practice.

• Office stroboscopy and endoscopy (larynx, airway, esophagus)
• Office-based procedures of the laryngopharynx
• Vocal fold injection
• Laser
• Biopsy Vocal fold microsurgery
• Spasmodic Dysphonia Care 

• Botulinum toxin therapy (vocal fold, jaw, and face)
• Vocal fold paralysis management

• Laryngeal electromyography (EMG)
• 
Injection 

• Medialization
• 
Reinnervation
• Laryngeal papillomatosis 

• Office laser
• Laryngeal dysplasia/cancer

• Vocal fold reconstruction
• Microsurgery and laser surgery

Speech Pathology

Our speech pathologist have expertise and specific training in laryngeal imaging, evaluation and behavioral treatment of voice disorders. Therapy is provided for all types of voice and breathing disorders, including:

• Muscle tension dysphonia
• Vocal fold nodules
• Neurogenic speech and voice disorders
• Functional dysphonia
• Laryngeal-based breathing disorders (paradoxical vocal fold motion)
• Pre and post surgical voice care

Singing Voice Specialist

We have specialists with special interest in assessing singing technique and caring for singers with vocal injury. We assist with the evaluation and treatment of singers.

Julia K Ellerston, M.A., B.A.

Specialties: Speech Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders

Daniel R. Houtz, M.A., CCC-SLP

Specialties: Voice Disorders

Katherine Kendall, M.D., FACS

Locations

LDS Hospital	(801) 408-4972
Redstone Health Center	(435) 658-9262
Surgical Specialty Center	(801) 587-8368

Specialties: General Otolaryngology ENT, Laryngeal Laser Surgery, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders

Nelson Roy, Ph.D.

Locations

Surgical Specialty Center

(801) 587-8368

Specialties: Voice Disorders

Marshall E. Smith, M.D., FACS

Locations

LDS Hospital	(801) 408-4972
PCMC Outpatient Services at Riverton	(801) 662-1740
Primary Children's Medical Center	(801) 662-1740
Surgical Specialty Center	(801) 587-8368
University Hospital	(801) 587-8368

Specialties: Airway Disorders, Laryngeal Laser Surgery, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Vasculitis, Voice Disorders

Kristine M. Tanner, Ph.D.

Locations

Surgical Specialty Center

(801) 587-8368

Specialties: Voice Disorders