The Swallowing Specialist performs an
instrumental assessment of the oropharyngeal
swallowing mechanism in Radiology.

The Swallowing Disorders Center was initiated in 1993 to meet the need for an interdisciplinary swallowing program. The Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and therapeutic management of swallowing and feeding disorders (dysphagia) seen in individuals across the age span.

The Swallowing Disorders Center offers a unique multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Consulting physicians in rehabilitation medicine, otolaryngology, radiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, pediatrics, and neurology are available as needed. Additional rehabilitation specialists, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, nutrition, and psychology are also available.

Swallowing Specialists possess a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology plus additional training in the management of swallowing disorders. These specialists are licensed by the State of New York and Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Director of the Swallowing Disorders Center holds the national designation as a Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.