Julia K. Ellerston
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Julia K. Ellerston, SLPD

Languages spoken: English, Italian

  • Julia Ellerston completed her bachelor's degree, a double major in vocal music and communication disorders, her master's degree in speech-language pathology at The University of Northern Iowa, and her clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She works full-time at the University of Utah Health's Voice Disorders Center. Julia was previously appointed an instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, where she worked with Dr. Robert Sataloff and associates. Julia has presented on voice, dysphagia, and upper airway-related topics at the local, state, and national levels. As a classically trained soprano, Julia has also performed in a variety of venues and locations, including in Italy, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and New York. Her research interests include the interaction of hearing loss with voice production in communication partners and the development of expertise in interpretation of laryngeal imaging.

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    4.9 /5
    ( out of 54 reviews )

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    January 12, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Julia was amazing. Very insightful. She knew just the right questions to ask. Quickly grasped the situation. I wish all my doctors at the U were that great.

    December 18, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Is very professional and caring

    December 10, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Julia is very professional and really knows her information and training ability.

    December 02, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very efficient, friendly respectful & professional

    November 12, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She was very easy to work with and understand

    October 29, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She understands my specific vocal needs and is helping me improve my voice and speaking habits.

    October 20, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Respectful considerate

    October 19, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She was one of my least favorite SLPs to work with. Her people skills are lacking. She interrupts, she is impatient, and can come across very rude.

    August 19, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Loved watching her train a new person. Professional and thoughtful. It was very nice to see.

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  • Julia Ellerston completed her bachelor's degree, a double major in vocal music and communication disorders, her master's degree in speech-language pathology at The University of Northern Iowa, and her clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She works full-time at the University of Utah Health's Voice Disorders Center. Julia was previously appointed an instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, where she worked with Dr. Robert Sataloff and associates. Julia has presented on voice, dysphagia, and upper airway-related topics at the local, state, and national levels. As a classically trained soprano, Julia has also performed in a variety of venues and locations, including in Italy, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and New York. Her research interests include the interaction of hearing loss with voice production in communication partners and the development of expertise in interpretation of laryngeal imaging.

    Education history

    Doctoral Training Speech-Language Pathology - Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions SLPD
    Speech-Language Pathology - The University of Northern Iowa M.A.
    Undergraduate Music, Communication Disorders - The University of Northern Iowa B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Brett Myers, Elizabeth Hary, Julia Ellerston, Julie M Barkmeier-Kraemer (2022). Telepractice Considerations for Evaluation and Treatment of Voice Disorders: Tailoring to Specific Populations. Am J Speech Lang Pathol.
    2. Katherine Kendall, MD, Julia Ellerston, MA, Daniel Houtz, MA, Amanda Heller, MS, AngelaPresson, PhD, and Chong Zhang, MS (April 2016). Objective measures of swallowing function applied to the dysphagia population: a oneyear experience. Dysphagia, (31), 538–546.
    3. Julia Ellerston, MA, Amanda Heller, MS, Daniel Houtz, MA, and Katherine Kendall, MD (November 2015). Quantitative Measures of Swallowing Deficits in Patients with Parkinson's Disease. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 125(5), 385–392.
    4. Massi Romanelli-Gobbi BM, Julia Ellerston MA, Rima Abraham MD, Joel Portnoy, MD, and Robert TSataloff, MD (September 2015). Posthemorrhagic Polyp: Risk of Misdiagnosis of the Cause for Glottic Insufficiency. Ear Nose Throat J, 94(9), E34.
    5. Amanda Heller, MS, Kristine Tanner, PhD, Nelson Roy, PhD, Shawn Nissen, PhD, Ray Merrill, PhD, MPH, Karla Miller, MD, Daniel Houtz, MA, Julia Ellerston, MA, Katherine Kendall, MD (2014). Voice, Speech and Laryngeal Features of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 123(778).

    Other

    1. Stark A, Ellerston J (2022). Comprehensive treatment of voice and speech in Parkinson’s disease.

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