Author
Bernice K. Klaben, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Dr. Klaben is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC). Prior to joining UCMC she was the Director of Clinical Practice at The Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis and Rehabilitation, a private otolaryngology practice in Dayton, Ohio. Her specialty is in the areas of voice, dysphagia and head and neck cancer at the University of Cincinnati Voice and Swallowing Center providing full assessments and rehabilitation. Dr. Klaben received her degree from The Ohio State University Department of Speech and Hearing Science. She is an active member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and has served on the Special Interest Division in Voice. She is Board Recognized in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. In addition to co-authoring this text, she has also authored research articles and text chapters relating to voice disorders. She has given numerous presentations and seminars in the area of voice and swallowing.
