School of Medicine

Department of Otolaryngology

Laryngology & Care of the Professional Voice

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Our team of Laryngology specialists bring new technologies and therapies to patients in the region. Expert care is augmented with state-of-the-art imaging analysis for diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions including vocal nodules, vocal fold paralysis, laryngeal cancer and Spasmodic dysphonia.

Conditions Commonly Treated:

  • Subglottic and Tracheal stenosis
  • Dysphagia
  • Cricopharyngeal achalasia
  • Zenker's diverticulum
  • Tracheostomy
  • Posterior glottic stenosis
  • Hoarseness
  • Vocal fold paralysis
  • Vocal nodules, polyps and cysts
  • Vocal process granuloma
  • Presbyphonia
  • Vocal fold scarring
  • Laryngeal trauma
  • Laryngeal cancer
  • Tracheoesophageal puncture
  • Neurogenic cough
  • Muscle tension dysphonia
  • Spasmodic dysphonia
  • Laryngeal essential tremor

Physicians

Dr Andrew McWhorter Headshot

Andrew J. McWhorter, MD

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center - Baton Rouge

225-765-1765

Dr Lacy Adkins Headshot

Lacey Adkins, MD

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center - Baton Rouge

225-765-1765

All Specialties