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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Swallowing Center

  

Collaborative Care for Your Swallowing Disorders

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The Johns Hopkins Swallowing Center team is committed to providing you with the highest level of care. Our multidisciplinary team features laryngologists, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their colleagues in complementary disciplines, who all work together to provide you with individualized and compassionate care.

  • Meet Our Specialists

    Meet our multidisciplinary team of laryngologists and speech language pathologists dedicated to helping those suffering from swallowing disorders.

  • Appointments and Locations

    Visit and make an appointment at one of our convenient locations.

  • Patient Education

    Learn more information about dysphagia and its treatment options.

 

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  • Schedule by phone

    New and existing patients: 443-997-6467
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Services We Offer Diagnosing Swallowing Disorders

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We offer a wide variety of both in-patient and outpatient diagnostic services. These include:

New Diagnostic Procedure Transnasal Esophagoscopy (TNE)

Transnasal esophagoscopy, also known as TNE, is an office-based procedure performed while you are awake. This procedure provides the benefits of a traditional endoscopy without the need for anesthesia and down time. If your doctor suspects you have difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia, you may benefit from this diagnostic procedure.

Learn more about TNE

Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Swallowing Disorders

Multidisciplinary Approach

Our center comprises of a specialized team of surgeons and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working side by side to provide you with the full spectrum of diagnosis and treatment.

Advanced Research

Johns Hopkins continues to develop advancements in technology to diagnose swallowing disorders, the role of reflux in swallowing dysfunction, and novel treatments for swallowing disorders.

Treatment Options

Many treatments, such as fillers and injections, can be performed in the comfort of your doctor's office and often require minimal down time.

Surgical Expertise

If surgery is required, our surgeons offer the latest advancements in surgical care including minimally invasive robotic options and laser surgery to treat obstructive growths.

Dysphagia Treatment What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your dysphagia treatment begins with a thorough examination to determine the cause of the swallowing problem. Find out what other tests may be included during your treatment.

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We Are Here and Ready to Safely Care for You

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At Johns Hopkins Medicine, your health and safety are our very highest priorities. We are ready to care for you and your family in our hospitals, surgery centers, and through in-person clinic and online video visits.

Learn how we are keeping you safe and protected

Comprehensive Care Multidisciplinary Swallowing Conference

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Specialists in laryngology, broncho-esophagology, head and neck oncology, speech language pathology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, gastroenterology, radiology, nutrition, foregut surgery and spinal surgery provide you with a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan.

Patient Education

Have a better understanding about dysphagia, its symptoms and treatment options.

  • Dysphagia

    Swallowing requires the complex coordination of muscle contractions between the mouth, tongue, throat and esophagus. Dysphagia results when one or more of these areas does not function properly due to trauma, surgical nerve or muscle damage, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

  • Swallowing Disorders Treatment

    Once your doctor diagnoses the exact type of swallowing disorder you have, an individualized treatment plan can begin immediately.

  • Dysphagia: What Happens During a Bedside Swallow Exam

    A bedside swallow exam is a test to see if you have dysphagia. Find out what to expect during this diagnostic test.

  • Fiberoptic Evaluation of Swallowing

    A fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, also known as (FEES) test, is a procedure used to assess how well you swallow. During the procedure, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) passes a thin, flexible instrument through your nose.

 

Appointments and Locations

To request an appointment at one of our Baltimore locations please call 443-997-6467. For the Washington, D.C. area, please call 301-896-3332.

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Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center - Green Spring Station
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Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center - Bethesda
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