The MUSC Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders is the first in South Carolina to provide a multidisciplinary center for the evaluation, treatment, and clinical research of laryngeal, voice, and swallowing disorders for adults and children.  Because voice, swallowing, and respiratory (breathing) disorders often occur together, the Institute offers maximized care by collaborating with a range of specialists.

In addition to providing patient care, the Institute is committed to building public awareness of voice and swallowing disorders through teaching and education.  Clinical research is another vital component of the Institute.  Research efforts cover a broad scope, including the study of laryngeal dynamics during coordinated respiration and swallowing, and the effects of esophageal dysfunction of the larynx.

Each patient receives a complete evaluation and individualized treatment program from each of the specialists consulted.  The program includes collaborative management between the otolaryngologist and speech-language pathologist.