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Complete care of the voice

Dr. Elizabeth Self Burckardt is an otolaryngolist who specializes in surgical and medical treatment of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. She is the first in Kentucky to use cutting edge KTP laser ablation to treat early vocal cord cancers. Dr. Burckardt is also one of the first in the state to offer in-office and awake procedures for suspicious lesions, vocal cord paralysis, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, and vocal cord dysplasia.

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Professional voice issues may affect anyone using their voice on a regular basis, including not only performers, such as singers, speakers, and actors, but also teachers, lawyers, doctors, sales personnel, fitness coaches, clergy, and many other professions. 


Have peace of mind that Dr. Elizabeth Self Burckardt has the highest degree of expertise in caring for voice disorders.


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Phonomicrosurgery (or microsurgery of the vocal cords) is a delicate procedure using a microscope and microscopic instruments to remove lesions on the vocal cords while preserving the function of the vocal cords.


Dr. Elizabeth Self Burckardt has the expertise to perform this delicate surgery. 

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Vocal cord paralysis is when a vocal cord does not move. The lack of contact between the vocal cords is often referred to as a "glottic gap." 

You can think of of a vocal cord immobility similarly to a leaky valve. The vocal cords are unable to close completely and this allows air to escape between them. With air escaping between the vocal cords, your voice is more breathy and quiet. It is also substantially more effort to produce speech. By the same logic, food and water are more likely to go into your lungs (aspiration) because you are unable to close your vocal cords effectively. 


Fortunately, several options for treatment are available.

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Complete Care of the Voice

Hoarse voice

Since hoarseness can have many causes, you should have it checked to ensure no serious underlying problems

Voice changes

Get an thorough evaluation of why your voice has changed

Vocal cord cancer and dysplasia

Some vocal cord cancers can be treated with laser surgery and voice preservation.

Vocal cord paralysis

Immobility of the vocal cords can cause a weak voice or even aspiration into the lungs

Posterior glottic stenosis

Fusion of the vocal folds can occur following trauma to the voice box leading to a hoarse voice and difficulty breathing.

Vocal cord nodules and polyps

Vocal cord nodules and polyps may need delicate microsurgery.

Subglottic stenosis

Airway stenosis is when the tissue closes off your windpipe. Sometimes dilation or laser surgery can help

Viral warts that recur leading to hoarseness and airway obstruction

Reinke's Edema (Polypoid Corditis)

Reinke's edema is often related to smoking and can cause a deep gravely voice or airway obstruction

Vocal fatigue

The vocal cords have muscles and can fatigue just like other muscles in your body

Laryngopharyngeal reflux

"Silent reflux" can cause hoarseness, cough, and thick mucus drainage even without heartburn

Chronic cough

One of the causes of chronic cough include issues with the larynx

Transgender voice

Receive expert care from a compassionate voice specialist

Muscle tension dysphonia

The larynx has muscles and tension can cause pain and issues with speech 

Pain with singing or speaking

Vocal trauma can cause pain. We are here to help alleviate these issues.

Spasmodic dysphonia and vocal tremor

Spasms of the larynx can cause uncontrollable gaps in speech

Voice changes in Parkinson’s Disease

Vocal tremors and reduced volume are common in Parkinson's disease and we are here to help

Vocal cord hemorrhage

Vocal cord hemorrhage is often caused by voice trauma and can result in a sudden lose of voice

Complete care of the voice.

The health of your vocal cords is our number one priority. 
Dr. Elizabeth Burckardt can provide a comprehensive evaluation of voice changes and hoarse voice. She has the latest technology and the highest level training in voice disorders. 
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Need a highly trained voice doctor? Dr. Burckardt can help!

Dr. Elizabeth Self Burckardt is fellowship trained from the world renowned Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation 
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