Education
September 17, 2025
Researching voice disorders is top strength of new department
UW is known nationwide for its expertise in laryngology, the care of patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders. The specialty is a key strength of the new Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which became the school’s 28th department in June after nine decades of growth and innovation as a division within the Department of Surgery.
