Presentation: Intro to Stroboscopy
This presentation will focus on the basics of stroboscopy and other measures of the voice. Essentially, it will provide an overview of how MDs use stroboscopy, endoscopy, and acoustic data in the clinic.
Panel: Insights from the Clinic: Case Studies in Laryngology
This panel brings together leading laryngologists to present and discuss complex case studies from their clinical practice. Through these real-world examples, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches used to address a variety of vocal health challenges. Topics will include innovative treatments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lessons learned from both common and rare vocal pathologies. This session offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and vocal pedagogy, fostering a richer understanding of how medical insights can inform and enhance voice care for singers and speakers alike.
Neel Bhatt, MD
Dr. Neel K Bhatt, MD, is an otolaryngologist specializing in treating voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Dr. Bhatt is focused on advancing the understanding of neuromuscular changes to the larynx with aging and neurodegenerative disease. He is working to develop novel regenerative therapies to improve patients’ quality of life with voice, swallowing, and breathing disorders. He joined the department as an assistant professor and is part of the division of laryngology. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at Indiana University. He pursued residency training in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. During this time, he completed a two-year research fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Randal Paniello. He then completed his fellowship in laryngology at the University of Southern California.
Financial Disclosure: Dr. Bhatt has no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Bhatt is a member of the conference planning committee. He has no other non-financial relationships to disclose.