Airway, Breathing & Voice Surgery
We provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care for voice disorders, vocal cord conditions, and complex airway problems using advanced laryngeal evaluation techniques. Our Voice & Airway Clinic specialists focus on accurate diagnosis of voice and breathing disorders and deliver targeted treatments to restore vocal function, improve airway patency, and enhance quality of life.
- 4.9 on Google · 194 reviews
- Senior consultant-led care
- Written estimate before treatment
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:
Persistent hoarseness or voice fatigue
Any voice change lasting more than 3 weeks — especially in voice professionals — deserves scope examination.
Loss of voice volume or pitch control
Reduced voice projection affects teaching, singing, and speaking careers and often has a treatable cause.
Noisy breathing or stridor
Noisy breathing in adults or children can signal airway narrowing and needs prompt endoscopic evaluation.
Chronic cough without a clear cause
Unexplained cough can have laryngeal, reflux, or airway triggers — structured evaluation finds the cause.
Difficulty breathing after intubation or tracheostomy
Post-intubation airway narrowing needs specialist assessment and structured airway restoration.
Vocal cord paralysis after neck or chest surgery
Vocal cord paralysis can be improved with voice restoration procedures and therapy.
Noticed any of these symptoms?
Get them checked by our Voice & Airway Clinic team at Kilpauk, Chennai.
Our Voice & Airway Clinic Doctors
Meet the Voice & Airway Clinic specialists you can consult at THANC Hospital. Pick a doctor to request an appointment with them.
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
Voice & Airway Clinic Treatments & Procedures
Vocal Cord Surgery
Microscope-guided removal of vocal cord lesions with voice-preservation techniques.
View procedure detailsLaryngoplasty (Voice Restoration)
Framework surgery to restore voice after paralysis or tissue loss.
View procedure detailsTracheostomy
Planned or urgent airway access for patients who need prolonged ventilatory support.
Microlaryngeal Surgery
Microscope-guided surgery through the mouth for nodules, polyps, cysts and other vocal cord lesions.
View procedure detailsAirway Stenosis Treatment
Assessment and treatment of tracheal or subglottic narrowing that makes breathing harder over time.
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.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
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Request an appointment
Book online or call us. Bring any earlier reports, scans and a list of your current medicines.
- 2
Consultation and examination
The specialist listens to your concern, reviews your history and examines you.
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Tests, only if needed
If a test or scan will change the plan, we explain why it is needed before you go ahead.
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A clear plan and written estimate
You leave knowing the diagnosis, your options and the expected cost, with time to ask questions.
Technology & Facilities
Stroboscopy Voice Lab
Slow-motion visualisation of vocal cord vibration for precise diagnosis.
Operating Microscope + Laser
Microscope and laser support for tissue-sparing vocal cord surgery.
Airway Assessment Suite
Flexible and rigid bronchoscopy for adult and paediatric airway evaluation.
Voice Therapy Integration
On-site speech-language pathology for pre- and post-surgery voice rehabilitation.
Voice & Airway Clinic Procedures We Offer
Detailed pages explaining each procedure, who needs it, recovery and what to expect at THANC Hospital, Chennai.
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
Patient Videos
Real recovery outcomes from our Voice & Airway Clinic team at THANC Hospital, Kilpauk.
Laryngeal Trauma — Speech Improvement After Surgery & Rehabilitation
A patient with a dysfunctional larynx after laryngeal trauma, demonstrating speech recovery following reconstructive surgery and voice rehabilitation at THANC.
Laryngeal Trauma — Swallowing Improvement After Surgery & Rehabilitation
The same patient demonstrating restored swallowing after airway reconstruction and post-operative swallowing rehabilitation at THANC.
What Our Patients Say
4.9 on Google · 194 reviewsTHANC Hospital's expert care gave me a new voice after my vocal cord cancer treatment. With their guidance and treatment, I have fully recovered and can speak with confidence again.
I was admitted to THANC Hospital due to a vocal cord polyp, and I must say that my experience was excellent. The staff provided top-notch care throughout my treatment. I also underwent speech therapy, which was incredibly helpful in my recovery. A special thanks to Dr. Vidhyadharan for his exceptional care and expertise. I have fully recovered.
Voice & Airway Clinic: Frequently Asked Questions
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