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We are home to the first-ever Voice and Speech Clinic in Connecticut, where we perform comprehensive evaluations using video stroboscopy and other cutting edge diagnostic procedures. Our surgeons are experts in performing all aspects of laryngeal surgery. Many procedures can be performed in the office setting. Our voice-trained speech pathologists specialize in many areas of vocal and speech care, including treating professional voice performers. If you are a singer, teacher, lawyer, phone operator or in any other field that requires significant voice use, UConn Health is the best place to receive a comprehensive voice evaluation and access the latest, cutting-edge speech therapy techniques.

Our thyroid, parathyroid disease, and cancer care team has an excellent track record of positive outcomes for patients with thyroid and parathyroid conditions. We treat benign thyroid diseases, such as Grave’s disease and multinodular goiter, as well as malignant ones, such as papillary and follicular thyroid cancer and parathyroid disease. Our specialists offer both medical and surgical treatments of these conditions while providing comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care for all our patients.

Our ear, nose, and throat team specializes in various sinus conditions, including inflammation, septum deviation, narrow sinuses, or an extra sinus. We may prescribe medications to control your symptoms, an antibiotic to treat an infection, or even surgical treatment if you have chronic inflammation of the sinuses. Our sinus surgeons perform Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and minimally invasive sinus procedures, often using the technique known as balloon sinuplasty.

At UConn Health, we have expert physicians specializing in the diseases, diagnosis, and treatment of the ear and vestibular sensory systems. We provide comprehensive and collaborative care for various conditions, such as:

• Acoustic Neuroma
• Cholesteatoma
• Dizziness
• Inner/Middle Ear Problems
• Meniere’s Disease

As the area’s major academic medical center, we are pioneering otology research. We are exploring the role of the inner ear's microbes in tinnitus, which causes ear ringing or buzzing. Currently, we are collaborating with Jackson Laboratory, a leading research institute, to find out what causes this problem and how to treat it. Our goal is to develop new and effective treatments that will restore your hearing without needing a hearing aid.

We are proud to have a team of highly skilled, board-certified experts who specialize in diagnosing, managing, and treating tumors of the head and neck. We treat various conditions, including:

• Head and Neck Cancer
• Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Cancer
• Pituitary Tumors
• Salivary Gland Cancer

Our plastic surgery department offers premium care for patients with a wide spectrum of facial aesthetic and reconstructive needs. Our plastic surgeons have expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and exceptional talent.

We specialize in reconstructive surgery and facial reconstruction after a trauma. Our surgeons also specialize in cosmetic surgery and perform a number of the following interventions each day:

• Face Lift
• Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)
• Eyelid Lift
• Neck Lift
• Ear Surgery
• Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

UConn Health’s audiology department treats hearing, balance, and other related disorders. Our world-renowned, expert audiologists will first evaluate your hearing impairment and then focus on rehabilitation. Some of the services we offer include:

• Hearing and Balance Testing
• Central Auditory Processing Evaluations
• Cochlear Implant Mapping
• Custom Ear Molds to Prevent Hearing Loss
• Hearing Aids to Treat Hearing Loss

The otolaryngologists at UConn Health specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of:

• General ear, nose, and throat conditions
• Sleep apnea
• Snoring
• Tonsils and adenoids

With thorough knowledge of the latest advances in research and practices, our healthcare specialists offer unparalleled care in treating general ear, nose, and throat conditions.