We specialize in the evaluation and management of voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. These include services for patients with professional voice demands, voice misuse and abuse, recurrent laryngitis, spasmodic dysphonia, vocal cord paralysis, the aging voice, cancer of the larynx, benign vocal cord lesions, and neurological speech and swallowing difficulties related to conditions such as Parkinson's disease.
The voice and swallowing team is led by Linnea Peterson, M.D., a board-certified otolaryngologist with fellowship training in laryngology and voice disorders. All new patients are evaluated by Dr. Peterson and a speech pathologist who has specialized training in voice and swallowing disorders. Additional specialist services or diagnostic testing are arranged as needed after inital evaluation.
Appointments & Referrals
We see patients at our First Hill location. To make an appointment call 206-215-1770
Our fax is 206-215-1771
Specialized treatment
Our team will evaluate and provide diagnoses and treatment for a wide range of voice, swallowing and airway disorders including:
- Vocal cord paralysis (unilateral or bilateral)
- Movement disorders including spasmodic dysphonia
- Vocal cord lesions
- Laryngeal or tracheal stenosis
- Laryngeal fractures or trauma
- Zenker's diverticulum
- Cricopharyngeal disorder
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- GERD
Procedures performed
- Videostroboscopy
- Voice analysis
- Laryngeal function studies
- Phonosurgery
- Laryngeal EMG
- Botox injection
- Modified barium swallow study
- Voice therapy
- Swallowing therapy
- FEES
- Injection laryngoplasty
Preparing for your appointment
Your initial visit will include a detailed history taking and review of any previous testing. The physician will perform an examination of your head and neck, followed by one or more diagnostic procedures to evaluate your throat, depending on your presenting signs and symptoms. Please bring any outside records including radiographic studies (CT, MBS, etc.) related to your condition. The actual films, or films on CD, need to be obtained and brought in for review. Also, please bring a complete medication list or the medications themselves.
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Swedish/Issaquah Otolaryngology
751 N.E. Blakely Dr.
5th Floor
Issaquah, WA 98029
Please call our office to schedule appointment
425-313-7089
The following providers will be practicing in Issaquah:
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Every other Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Every other Friday 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
1st Thursday of each month 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of each month 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We are proud to offer a broad range of Otolaryngology services in Issaquah. These services include general otolaryngology, facial plastic surgery, thyroid surgery, sleep and snoring treatment, and sinus surgery. We're delighted to be able to expand our services to include allergy evaluations and treatment as well as a full spectrum of audiology services, including hearing aids.
