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VPI and Voice Center
Utilizing cutting-edge distal chip and video stroboscopy technology, 麻豆传媒高清版 pediatric ENT specialists are able to more accurately diagnose complex vocal and VeloPharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI) problems.
Our VPI & Voice Center specialists diagnose, provide treatment and perform surgery for conditions including:
VPI Disorders
- Hypernasal speech
- Nasal regurgitation
- Cleft palate
Vocal Disorders
- Hoarseness
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Vocal cord nodules
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Patients of the VPI & Voice Center are first evaluated by our pediatric speech pathologist, Yvonne Knapp, who performs a thorough speech evaluation, including nasometry, over the course of approximately one hour.
Patients are then evaluated for approximately 30 minutes by one of our pediatric otolaryngologists, Vikash Modi or Alison Maresh, who specialize in velopharyngeal dysfunction.
Finally, our team performs a nasopharyngoscopy to assess your child鈥檚 velopharyngeal function. They will then meet with you and devise a personalized treatment plan to address your child鈥檚 specific needs.聽聽
A full report documenting our findings and recommendations will be sent to your pediatrician and your primary speech pathologist.
- VPI brochure (PDF)
Providers
Vikash K. Modi, M.D.
Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology in Pediatrics
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Alison M. Maresh, M.D.
Pediatric Otolaryngology Attending
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Speech and Language Pathologists
Yvonne Knapp, M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Linzey Smith, C.C.C.-S.L.P., M.A.
Otolaryngology Staff Associate
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Clinical Coordinator
Kathlyne Purrini, MSN, CPNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Otolaryngology
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