University of Maryland Professional Voice Program

Patient Success Stories

Lisa Hildebrande

The University of Maryland Professional Voice Program provides medical, surgical and rehabilitation services for individuals with voice problems and other disorders of the larynx (voice box). The Professional Voice Program is a unique resource for both the general public and those who use their voices professionally. Meet some of our patients and read about their life-changing experiences. These are the sort of success stories that our physicians and staff make possible every day.

Lisa Hildebrande: Voice disorder patient finds cure with the help of UMMC speech language pathologist.

May: Spasmodic dysphonia patient says Botox injections have improved her voice.

John E. Elley: Vocal fold paralysis patient's speech 'improves dramatically' after thyroplasty and arytenoid adduction.

Sarah Chisholm: GERD/Sleep Apnea/Dysphasia patient benefits from multidisciplinary care.

When you become aware of any negative change in your voice, call the University of Maryland Professional Voice Program at 410-328-6866.