Voice Health: A Guide for Patients & Professionals

Dr. Mark S. Courey is a highly respected Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he serves as the Chief of the Division of Laryngology and Director of the Grabscheid Voice and Swallowing Center. With a medical degree from SUNY Buffalo and extensive training, including a laryngology fellowship at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Courey has established himself as a leader in managing patients with airway, voice, and swallowing disorders. His multidisciplinary approach incorporates collaboration with speech-language pathologists, vocal trainers, neurologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive patient care.Dr. Courey's research interests include the rehabilitation of the paralyzed larynx, surgical techniques for laryngeal cancer, and understanding the central nervous system's role in voice production. He has authored numerous publications and has been actively involved in training future laryngologists. Dr. Courey teaches the course Voice Disorders: What Patients and Professionals Need to Know on Coursera, aiming to educate both healthcare professionals and patients about voice disorders and their management. His commitment to advancing the field of laryngology is evident in his clinical practice and educational efforts, making significant contributions to improving outcomes for individuals with voice and swallowing challenges