Vocal Health Center
Vocal Health Center
Are you experiencing problems with your voice? Do you find you’re constantly hoarse, straining to use your voice, or that your voice has changed in some way?
At the University of Michigan Health Vocal Health Center, we’ve been helping people just like you since 1996. Today, we are recognized locally, regionally and nationally as a top center for vocal health. We are experts in diagnosing and treating all types of voice conditions, and we believe in educating our patients so they can maintain good vocal health.
Our Approach
We have years of experience helping people just like you, and we will help see you through all of your vocal needs. As part of the U-M Division of Laryngology, Rhinology and General Otolaryngology — and the top-ranked University of Michigan Health — we have all the resources to provide you with exceptional, compassionate and complete care. Our staff encompasses the fields of Laryngology (the branch of medicine that deals with the larynx, or voice box, and its diseases), Speech Pathology and Vocal Arts.
What to Expect
At the Vocal Health Center, our compassionate team of experts will guide you through the treatment process. Your journey will begin with an evaluation by a physician laryngologist (an ear, nose and throat specialist).
If you’re a professional person with special voice demands – such as a teacher, singer, salesperson or business executive – you’ll be pleased to know about our Multidisciplinary Clinic for Professional and Occupational Voice Users. In addition to your medical examination, you will also receive an in-depth assessment by a speech pathologist and, if needed, a voice-training specialist from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater & Dance. Other people may be candidates for this clinic as well. We work together in a multidisciplinary environment so that we can develop an individualized care plan just for you.
Services
Some of the conditions we treat include:
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia, functional
- Dysphonia, spasmodic
- Dysphonia, muscle tension
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Respiratory papilloma
- Upper airway disorders including subglottic stenosis
- Vocal fold lesions, nodules, cysts & polyps
- Vocal fold paralysis
Testing
Your evaluation will consist of:
- A medical and voice history
- An ear, nose and throat examination
- A vocal capabilities assessment
- An in-depth evaluation of your vocal folds
- No special preparation is needed
Appointment Information
Schedule an appointment by calling us at 734-936-8051.
Locations
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Otolaryngology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 1, Level 2
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions -
Otolaryngology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions -
Vocal Health Center | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312Get Directions
Doctors
Norman Dertad Hogikyan, MD, F.A.C.S.
Professor
Otolaryngology
Robbi Ann Kupfer, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Otolaryngology
Robert James Morrison, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Otolaryngology
Juan Diego San Juan, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology
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