Expert Laryngology Care
If you’re experiencing hoarseness, throat discomfort, vocal strain or changes in your voice, you may benefit from seeing a laryngologist. Our laryngologists specialise in voice and throat disorders and are dedicated to protecting your vocal health.
What is a Laryngologist?
A laryngologist is an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor with advanced expertise in conditions affecting the larynx (voice box), vocal cords and upper airway. They work closely with speech therapists, singers and professional voice users to diagnose, treat and prevent voice problems, helping patients restore and maintain healthy vocal function.
Conditions We Treat
Our laryngologist diagnoses and treats a wide range of voice and throat-related issues, including:
Chronic hoarseness or voice loss
Vocal cord nodules, cysts or polyps
Throat pain or discomfort
Laryngitis and inflammation
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Reflux-related throat symptoms (LPR)
Muscle tension dysphonia
Vocal fatigue in professional voice users
Diagnostic Services
We use state-of-the-art tools to investigate and understand the cause of your symptoms:
- Stroboscopy: A detailed examination of vocal cord movement using a strobe light
- Flexible Nasendoscopy: A thin camera passed through the nose to view the throat and larynx
- Voice analysis: Acoustic and perceptual assessments for professional voice users
Meet Our Laryngology Specialists
Mr. Tom Rourke
ENT Specialist
Mr. Rourke, our Consultant ENT Surgeon, focuses on head and neck cancer, thyroid, voice and airway issues, rhinology, and snoring.
Mr. Rogan Corbridge
ENT Specialist
A Consultant ENT Surgeon who specialises in surgery of the head, neck, thyroid, and salivary glands.
Voice Clinic FAQs
- Who should visit a voice clinic?
Anyone experiencing persistent voice changes, hoarseness, vocal fatigue, pain while speaking, or voice loss should consider visiting. It’s especially recommended for professional voice users like singers, teachers, actors, and speakers.
- What conditions are treated at a voice clinic?
Common conditions include vocal nodules, polyps, vocal cord paralysis, muscle tension dysphonia, laryngitis, and voice issues due to reflux or neurological disorders.
- Do I need a referral to visit a voice clinic?
This depends on the clinic. Some private clinics accept self-referrals, while NHS or hospital-based clinics may require a GP or ENT referral.
- Can stress or anxiety affect the voice?
Yes. Psychological factors like stress or anxiety can lead to muscle tension dysphonia, a common cause of voice problems.
Why Choose The Forbury Clinic?
At The Forbury Clinic, you receive consultant-led, specialist care with quick access and flexible appointments to suit your schedule. Our comfortable environment in central Reading ensures you feel at ease throughout your journey. We also offer multidisciplinary support, working closely with ENT surgeons, laryngologists and speech therapy teams to provide seamless, personalised treatment.