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Dr. Robert Sataloff, MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Robert T. Sataloff, M.D., D.M.A., F.A.C.S. is Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Academic Specialties, Drexel University College of Medicine. He also holds Adjunct Professorships in the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, Temple University, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; and he is on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts. He serves as Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir. Dr. Sataloff is also a professional singer and singing teacher. He holds an undergraduate degree from Haverford College in Music Theory and Composition; graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; received a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from Combs College of Music; and he completed Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sataloff is Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the Voice Foundation and of the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He also has served as Chairman of the Board of Governors of Graduate Hospital; President of the American Laryngological Association, the International Association of Phonosurgery, the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and The American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology, and in numerous other leadership positions. Dr. Sataloff is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Voice; Editor Emeritus of Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; Associate Editor of the Journal of Singing; on the Editorial Board of Medical Problems of Performing Artists, and is an editorial reviewer for numerous otolaryngology journals. He has written over 1,000 publications including 69 books, and he has been awarded more than $5 million in research funding. His H-index is 41 (as of October 2020). He has invented more than 75 laryngeal microsurgical instruments distributed currently by Integra Medical, ossicular replacement prostheses produced by Grace Medical, and a novel laryngeal prosthesis (patent pending). He holds a patent on a unique thyroplasty implant. His medical practice is limited to care of the professional voice and to otology/neurotology/skull base surgery. Dr. Sataloff has been recognized by Best Doctors in America (Woodward White Athens) every year since 1992, Philadelphia Magazine since 1997, and Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” since 2002.
49 years Experience
Dr. Robert Sataloff, MD
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa
  • Accepting new patients

Part IV Hearing Health Hearing Aids, Cochlean Implants, and Hearing Protection

HOW GOOD ARE HEARING AIDS? Hearing aids are never as good as perfect hearing. However, there have been dramatic improvements in technology. In general, it is possible to find...

Part III Hearing Health Ear Problems

WHAT SORTS OF OUTER EAR PROBLEMS MAY AFFECT HEARING? Anything that completely occludes the ear canal can cause hearing loss. Impaction with cerumen (wax) is common. It is frequently...

Part II Hearing Health Symptoms and Tests

What Symptoms Suggest Hearing Loss? The most obvious symptom is the inability to hear, of course. However, hearing loss sneaks up on people. Often family members and friends...

Part I Anatomy, Physiology, Classification of Hearing Loss

The human ear is amazing. Although it is one of the smallest and most complex organs in the body, it is capable of using the tiniest disturbances in air molecules, inducing them...

Part VI Vocal Health Suggested Readings

SUGGESTED READINGSSataloff, R. T. :  The Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care, 2nd Edition, Singular Publishing Group, Inc, San Diego, CA, 1997. Sundberg,...

Part V Vocal Health, Voice Therapy and Surgery

What about voice therapy? Voice therapy is generally provided under the supervision of a certified, licensed, speech-language pathologist (SLP). An SLP usually has a master's...

Part IV Vocal Health Medical Care Continued, Medications

What drugs are used for vocal dysfunction? AntibioticsWhen antibiotics are used to treat vocal dysfunction secondary to an infection, high doses to achieve therapeutic blood levels...

Part III Vocal Health Voice Abuse and Vocal Fold Masses/Lesions

Can abusing the voice create problems? Voice abuse through technical dysfunction is an extremely common source of hoarseness, vocal weakness, pain, and other complaints. In some...

Part II Vocal Health Medical Care of Voice Disorders

What is new in medical care? Until the 1980s, most physicians caring for patients with voice disorders asked only a few basic questions such as: How long have you been hoarse?...

Part I Vocal Health Introducing Anatomy and Physiology

1. Voice disorders are common. Almost everyone experiences at least temporary hoarseness from time to time. 2. Good vocal quality and endurance are extremely important for personal...