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  1. High Definition Laryngology 2015

    My presentation at the 3rd CEORL conference in Prague, Czech Republicon 8 June 2015. It details my thoughts on how the combination of high technology and low technology, when merged, lead to a high definition examination of the larynx.
  2. Observation and Fellowships

    Dr. Thomas provides opportunities to those wising to learn more about diagnosing voice problems. The following information covers the types of of opportunities possible. To learn more, please contact Dr. Thomas’ office. Observation
  3. Mission

    At the practice of James P. Thomas, MD, our mission is to: Provide all patients with the highest quality voice and laryngeal care. Be innovative and improve on the diagnosis and the surgeries available to treat voice and laryngeal disorders.
  4. About Dr. Thomas

    How I got here
  5. Classification

    A conceptual organization of voice disorders
  6. Therapy

    There are medical and behavioral interventions or treatments available for various voice disorders. Some of the common ones are listed here with explanations. Some of these disorders will also have surgical options. Vocal overdoers
  7. Vocal overdoers and benign mucosal disorders

    The following information is for patients with problems affecting the surface covering of the vocal folds. Benign mucosal disorders almost uniformly appear in vocal overdoers.
  8. Vocal underdoers, weak voices, and voice-building

    Information for patients with problems affecting the muscles the vocal folds. This is commonly termed vocal fold bowing. Causes Symptoms Appearance of the vocal folds Voice-building program Results Benefits Alternatives Causes Underuse
  9. Vocal hyperfunction and muscle tension dysphonia

    Information for patients with various muscle, nerve and functional problems of the vocal cords causing hoarseness. Muscle tension dysphonia Hyperfunction Non-organic dysphonia Summary Muscle tension dysphonia Muscle tension gap
  10. Spasmodic dysphonia

    Information for patients with neurologic spasms of the vocal folds. Causes Focal dystonias Laryngeal dystonias Is it psychologic? Sensory tricks Treatment Further information Medical diagnostic information Causes