Voice & Swallowing

Comprehensive voice, airway and swallowing care.

At MUSC Health’s Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing (ETIVS), we specialize in caring for conditions that affect the voice, upper airway, and swallowing. As the first and only center of its kind in South Carolina, we’re proud to offer expert, compassionate care for both adults and children.

Our dedicated team includes fellowship-trained physicians and experienced speech-language pathologists who use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to provide thorough evaluation and treatment. If you or a loved one are experiencing voice, airway, or swallowing difficulties, we’re here to help.

Voice and swallowing conditions we treat.

Airway stenosis or narrowing
Breathing disorders
Chronic cough
Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
Esophageal dysphagia
Globus
Laryngeal cancer
Neurological disorders
Professional/Performing Voice Disorders
Performing Arts Medicine
Reflux
Tracheostomy tube dependency
Voice disorders
Vocal Fold/Cord Paralysis

Services we offer include

Laryngeal/Voice

Botox injections (medical for laryngeal, voice and swallowing disorders)
Laryngeal injection and augmentation procedure
Laryngeal laser treatments
Laryngeal electromyography
Laryngeal stroboscopy and high resolution evaluation of laryngeal function
Medical and surgical treatment of voice disorders and paralysis
State of the art therapies for voice and neurologic voice disorders

Swallowing

Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
High resolution manometry
Modified barium swallow studies pH testing
State of the art therapies for swallowing

Our highly skilled Speech Language Pathologists collaborate with world renowned physicians in the following interdisciplinary clinics for patients:

Airway & Aspiration Clinic
ALS Clinic
Autism Clinic
Brain Tumor Clinic
Cochlear Implant Clinic
Craniofacial Clinic
Down Syndrome Clinic
Epilepsy Clinic
Head & Neck Tumor Clinic
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Clinic

Passion and Focus

The Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice & Swallowing is the first and only SC center to provide comprehensive care of voice, airway & swallowing concerns.

Teaching and education.

MUSC Health ENT is committed to growing public awareness of voice and swallowing disorders through teaching and education. Clinical research is a vital component of the ETIVS and includes the study of novel diagnostics and therapeutics for complex swallowing disorders and complex airway and voice disorders.

The Mission

The establishment of the MUSC Health ENT Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing was made possible through the generous support of the Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation of Atlanta.

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists

Our team of voice and swallowing specialists prides itself on offering you innovative care and developing treatment plans specific to your needs.

Accepting New Patients

Kirsten Meenan, MD

4.8/5.0 - 374 rating

Specialties

ENT - Voice & Swallowing

Locations (2)

Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC

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Melissa Walser, MSPAS, PA-C

4.9/5.0 - 235 rating

Specialties

ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat
ENT - Voice & Swallowing

Locations (1)

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Accepting New Patients

Ashli O'Rourke, MD

4.9/5.0 - 411 rating

Specialties

ENT - Voice & Swallowing

Locations (1)

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Adult Speech Language Pathologists

Accepting New Patients

Kirsten Meenan, MD

4.8/5.0 - 374 rating

Specialties

ENT - Voice & Swallowing

Locations (2)

Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC

Schedule an Appointment

Melissa Walser, MSPAS, PA-C

4.9/5.0 - 235 rating

Specialties

ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat
ENT - Voice & Swallowing

Locations (1)

Mount Pleasant, SC

Schedule an Appointment

Accepting New Patients

Ashli O'Rourke, MD

4.9/5.0 - 411 rating

Specialties

ENT - Voice & Swallowing

Locations (1)

Mount Pleasant, SC

Schedule an Appointment

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Referring providers.

If you are a referring provider, we are happy to coordinate care with you and your patient. Please complete and submit the online provider referral form.