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Kimberly Webster, M.A., M.S.

Speech Language Pathologist
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Expertise

Dysphagia, Resonance Disorders, Speech and Language Impairments, Swallowing Disorders ...read more

Research Interests

Functional Outcomes after Head & Neck Cancer Treatment; Dysphagia ...read more

Locations

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

Appointment Phone: 443-997-6467

601 N. Caroline St.
Baltimore, MD 21287 map

Fax: 410-367-2364

Background

Kim Webster has more than 20 years of experience with adult and pediatric communication and swallowing disorders. She is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.She is also an adjunct faculty member at University of the District of Columbia, University of Maryland and Towson University.

Titles

Speech Language Pathologist
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Neurology

Departments / Divisions

Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

M.S.; Johns Hopkins University (Maryland) (2004)
M.A.; Northwestern University (Illinois) (1991)

Additional Training

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association / CCC-SLP

Research & Publications

Research Summary

Kim Webster's research interests include:

Describing characteristics and appropriate dysphagia therapy following supracricoid laryngectomy and other partial laryngectomy procedures.
Developing intelligibility scales for laryngectomees using esophageal, electrolaryngeal and T-E speech
Examining efficacy of oral-motor and swallowing exercises for improved speech and swallowing in head and neck cancer patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments
Determining patient compliance factors in completing speech and swallowing exercises and if technology can facilitate compliance
Studying the effects of radiation therapy on oral aperture as well as determining normal oral aperture ranges in healthy adults
Looking at factors which improve velopharyngeal insufficiency in children and adults with congenital or acquired hypernasality
Studying the effects of tDCS in patients with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Selected Publications

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Haisfield-Wolfe ME, Brown C, Richardson M, Webster K. Variations in symptom severity patterns among oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancer outpatients during radiotherapy treatment: A pilot study, Cancer Nurs.

Starmer, H, Tippett, D, Webster, K, Quon, H, Jones, B, Hardy, S, & Gourin, CG. Swallowing Outcomes in patients with oropharyngeal cancer undergoing organ preservation treatment, Head Neck. doi: 10.1002/hed.23465.

Starmer, H, Agrawal, N, Koch, W, Richmon, R, Webster, K, Gourin, C. Does Prosthesis Diameter Matter? The Relationship Between Voice Prosthesis Diameter and Complications, OHNS, 144 (5), 740-746.

Webster, KT, Samlan, RA, Jones, B, Bunton, K, Tufano, RP. Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy: Swallowing, Voice and Speech Outcomes, Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2010 Jan; 119(1):10-16.

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Activities & Honors

Memberships

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, 1991
Maryland Speech, Language and Hearing Association
Maryland state board of examiners of audiologists, hearing aid dispensers and speech-language pathologists, 2003 - 2007

Videos & Media

Lectures and Presentations

Primary vs Secondary TEP and Assessment of the Peristomal Region and Choosing the Attachment
Presentation, 64th Annual IAL (International Association of Laryngectomees meeting) and 55th Annual Voice Institute, Towson, MD (06/13/2015)
Advanced Topics in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Laryngeal Disorders Including Laryngeal Stroboscopy in Clinical Practice with Hands-On Instruction
Presentation and Workshop, 10th Annual Voice Conference, Towson, MD (06/27/2014)
GBMC and The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center & Johns Hopkins Voice Center
Collaboration between clinic and academia: an ideal way for graduate students to learn
Presentation, DCSHA 2014 Annual Conference (03/21/2014)
Graduate Education in Medical Speech-Language Pathology: An Inter-University Collaboration
Poster presentation, ASHA 2013 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL (01/01/2013)
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Telepractice:A Promising Model of Global Care for patients with Cleft Palate in Developing Countries
Poster Presentation, ASHA 2013 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL (01/01/2013)
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
To PEG or not to PEG: pros and cons of prophylactic feeding tubes during chemoradiation treatment
Presentation, Johns Hopkins HPV Associated Head and Neck Cancer Conference, Baltimore, MD (10/25/2013)
Graduate Education in Medical Speech-Language Pathology: An Inter-University Collaboration
Poster Presentation, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Institute for Excellence In Education Conference (03/23/2012)
Options for Patients with Total Laryngectomy: Is there anything new? (and what do nurses need to know?)
Presentation, Maryland/DC chapter of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN)’s 17th Annual Spring Seminar, Towson, MD (02/01/2013)
Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses

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