Dr. Steven Zeitels discusses "the ultimate instrument: a set of vocal cords."
On August 15th, WCVB’s Chronicle aired an intriguing episode focused on “Voices”, with a special appearance by Dr. Steven Zeitels, Director of the MGH Voice Center.
“The Broadcasters Foundation has done amazing work over many years,” observed Dr. Zeitels. “I am impressed with their transparency and their commitment to providing aid to broadcast industry individuals in dire need. I am pleased that VHI will partner with the Foundation to help educate broadcasters throughout the US about voice problems they may be experiencing.”
Read MoreDr. Steven Zeitels, Director of the Mass General Voice Center, received the 2023 ROFEH International Award for his outstanding service to voice and upper airway patients from all over the world.
Dick Vitale recently shared great news with the help of his voice surgeon, Dr. Steven Zeitels, in an emotional and moving video using his voice again after a prolonged period of voice rest while undergoing treatment for vocal cord cancer.
Sportscaster Dick Vitale receives good news from his voice surgeon, Dr. Steven Zeitels, Director of the Massachusetts General Voice Center, following his battle with vocal cord cancer.
Read more here: People Magazine - Dick Vitale Breaks 7-Months Silence
In Depth with Graham Bensinger features comedian Nikki Glaser’s journey through voice surgery with Dr. Steven Zeitels at the Mass General Voice Center in Boston.
College basketball and sports icon, Dick Vitale, received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2022 ESPY Awards, following his battle with lymphoma and precancerous dysplasia of his vocal folds over the past year. Throughout his speech, Mr. Vitale passionately emphasized the importance of cancer research.
After weeks of voice rest following intense surgery to his vocal cords, college basketball icon, Dick Vitale, is cleared to use his voice by world-renowned voice surgeon, Dr. Steven Zeitels, at the Massachusetts General Hospital Voice Center. Dr. Zeitels and Mr. Vitale shared the great news on Wednesday. Read more on ESPN: https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2022/03/dick-vitales-march-gladness-now-i-can-officially-begin-using-my-voice/
Legendary sportscaster, Dick Vitale, recently underwent successful vocal fold surgery by Dr. Steven Zeitels at Massachusetts General Hospital for precancerous dysplasia. Read more in the links below:
A remarkable recent increase in the diagnosis of vocal-cord cancer in young adults appears to be the result of infection with strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) that also cause cervical cancer and other malignancies. Investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) describe finding HPV infection in all tested samples of vocal-cord cancer from 10 patients diagnosed at age 30 or under, most of whom were non-smokers. Their report appears in a special supplement on innovations in laryngeal surgery that accompanies the March 2019 issue of Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology.
For the news release from Massachusetts General Hospital, click here.
To read Glottic Carcinoma in Young Patients by Semirra Bayan, M.D., William Faquin, M.D., Ph.D., and Steven M. Zeitels, M.D., F.A.C.S. from the Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, click here.
Treatment of elite vocalists provides insight into the treatment and management of vocal-cord disease in non-performers.
A retrospective review of microsugery performed in 18 Grammy Award-winning performers treated by surgeons at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Division of Laryngeal Surgery has revealed insights into the treatment and management of vocal-cord disease in elite performers. Detailed photo-documentation is provided which demonstrates a range of microsurgical techniques that were created at MGH. This unique first-of-its kind investigation was published in a special supplement to the March 2019 issue of the Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, entitled Innovations in Laryngeal Surgery.
For the news release from the Massachusetts General Hospital, click here.
To read Innovations in Laryngeal Surgery by Steven M. Zeitels, M.D., F.A.C.S. from the Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, click here.
The Guardian explores the reasons behind voice issues in performers.
Public Radio International and leading voice experts discuss the science behind singing.
An in-depth interview with Dr. Steven Zeitels.
Billboard Magazine features Dr. Steven Zeitels as "The Maestro" in an article profiling the nation's leading voice doctors.
Dr. Zeitels explains why singers suffer vocal cord injuries.
MTV News asks voice expert, Dr. Steven Zeitels, about vocal injuries.
Drs. Zeitels and Hillman of the Massachusetts General Hospital appeared in a segment about voice disorders on the Dr. Oz Show that aired in October of 2010.
The segment included an endoscopy of a chronically hoarse audience member who was subsequently diagnosed as having voice abuse-related vocal cord pathology.
Read MoreGroundbreaking Treatment For Respiratory Papilomatosis (RRP) with Avastin & KTP Laser
Laryngeal Papillomatosis (RRP) is a devastating disease that affects tens of thousands of patients in the United States, more than half of whom are children. It is not unusual for patients to undergo 50 to 100 procedures. Over the past decade, the MGH researchers have created and established state-of-the-art treatment paradigms including the angiolytic KTP laser, and office-based laser surgery with local anesthesia.
Read MoreNew Vocal Cord Cancer Treatment
A new treatment for vocal cord cancer developed by Dr. Steven Zeitels and collaborators at the Massachusetts General Hospital has been the subject of several media reports in the US and abroad. The breakthrough was reported by Dr. Timothy Johnson on ABC World News, and was featured in the New York Times and on National Public Radio.
Dr. Zeitels, the Eugene B. Casey Professor of Laryngeal Surgery and the Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital has been innovating vocal cord treatment for precancerous dysplasia and cancer for the past 20 years. This work has culminated in a new laser treatment for cancer, which has produced the best results to date.
The Voice Health Institute (VHI) is an independent federally-approved 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity that was founded in 2003 by patients who suffered voice loss and struggled to find effective treatment. The VHI’s mission is to raise charitable funds to support research, education and outreach programs that will improve the standard of care for voice and upper airway problems. It has been the most successful organization of its kind and more than 90% of the funds that VHI raises are used to support these programs.
