The Johns Hopkins Voice Center

Our center treats a wide variety of voice conditions using the latest surgical, nonsurgical and in-office treatment techniques.

Patient Education Videos

The Voice Center Director, Lee Akst, M.D. answers common questions about the voice and shares video recordings of voice disorders.
Meet the Experts

Meet our team of laryngologists and speech language pathologists dedicated to working with patients suffering from voice, swallowing or airway disorders.
Gender Affirming Voice Care

The Johns Hopkins Voice Center offers interdisciplinary evaluation and interventional voice services. Find more about our gender affirming voice care.
Patient Stories

Patients share their experience receiving care from our center.

Why Choose Johns Hopkins Voice Center

You can rely on our team of voice specialists who take a proactive approach in treating voice and swallowing disorders. We will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your vocal goals.
You will benefit from our multidisciplinary team of laryngologists and speech-language pathologists to provide the full spectrum of care through diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Our team has expertise in the latest treatment methods for even the most complex dysphonia cases.

Voice experts Lee Akst, M.D., and Kristine Pietsch explain how we use vocal fry and its effect on your vocal health.