Airway, Breathing & Voice Surgery

About Our Voice & Airway Clinic

When your voice or breathing isn't right, every conversation and every breath becomes a reminder. The Voice & Airway Clinic at THANC Hospital in Kilpauk, Chennai is the dedicated sub-speciality unit for people whose problem needs more than a routine ENT consultation. We see patients for vocal cord paralysis after thyroid, neck, or chest surgery; voice loss after long ICU intubation or tracheostomy; airway narrowing (tracheal or subglottic stenosis) that makes breathing harder over time; voice change after radiation for head and neck cancer; spasmodic dysphonia and laryngeal tremor; chronic vocal cord nodules, polyps, and cysts that haven't responded to therapy; voice care for singers, teachers, lawyers, and call-centre professionals whose livelihood depends on clear speech; and people who need decannulation help to come off a tracheostomy.

Our diagnosis starts with stroboscopy — slow-motion video of your vocal cords vibrating, which routine laryngoscopy cannot show. From there, treatment is matched to the cause: structured voice therapy (often the only thing needed), in-clinic injection laryngoplasty for paralysis, framework surgery (thyroplasty) to permanently restore voice, microlaryngeal and laser surgery for cord lesions, Botox injections for spasmodic dysphonia, and laryngotracheal reconstruction for complex airway narrowing. ENT, anaesthesia, and speech therapy work together for every airway patient. We see all ages, from children with congenital airway issues to adults rebuilding voice after cancer treatment. Please consult our team if your voice has been off for more than 3 weeks, you've struggled with breathing since an ICU stay, or you're a voice professional whose voice tires by midday. Located in central Chennai with easy access from across Tamil Nadu, we offer dependable, transparent, and affordable voice and airway care — all under one roof.

When to Consult Our Voice & Airway Clinic Team

Early evaluation leads to better outcomes. Speak to our team if you notice any of these:

Why Choose THANC for Voice & Airway Clinic

• Senior-led voice and airway surgery by internationally trained team.
• Stroboscopy-guided assessment before and after every procedure.
• Integrated ENT, anaesthesia, and speech therapy for airway patients.
• Voice-preserving techniques with laser and microsurgery.
• Transparent written estimates below Chennai market rates.

Treatments & Procedures

Technology & Facilities

Voice & Airway Clinic Procedures We Offer

Detailed pages explaining each procedure, who needs it, recovery and what to expect at THANC Hospital, Chennai.

Specialized Voice & Airway Clinical Care

We Provide Specialized Care for All Age Groups

From young adults to elderly patients, we deliver tailored voice and airway care based on individual clinical needs.

• Adult vocal cord disorder management
• Professional voice care for singers, teachers, and speakers
• Geriatric voice and swallowing assessment
• Compassionate patient-focused approach with clear communication

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Doctors

Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar

Clinical Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon

MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MCh (Head & Neck), FICRS, FEB – ORL HNS, ASOHNS

Ms. Bhavadharini

Department Staff

BASLP, MSc. (Speech Language Pathology)

Ms. Sangavi R

Department Staff

BASLP, MASLP, Vital Stim Certified

Ms. Susy Mathew

Visiting

BASLP, MASLP, OPT certified