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Specialties
Dysphagia (swallowing problems), Dysphonia (voice problems), Reflux-related disorders, Alaryngeal Rehabilitation included Tracheoesophageal (TEP) Voice Restoration/Management
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Departments
My Contact Information
- 617.638.8124
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Primary Location
830 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02218
More About Me
Meredith Bosley O'Dea is a Senior Speech-language pathologist in the Department of Otolaryngology – Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Voice and Swallowing/Speech Language Pathology. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Areas of clinical interests/specialty focus include the evaluation and treatment of voice disorders, alaryngeal voice/tracheoesophageal voice restoration management, and dysphagia. Conducts instrumental swallowing and ... voice evaluations including Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Modified Barium Swallow studies (MBS), and stroboscopy. Works with the Head and Neck Cancer team to provide services for patient undergoing HNC treatment with dysphagia, trismus, and lymphedema. Additional areas of interest include student mentorship and teaching aspiring clinicians about the role of medical speech pathology.
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Administrative Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine -
Education
MGH Institute of Health Professions
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Fellowship
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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Special Interests
Dysphagia (swallowing problems), Dysphonia (voice problems), Reflux-related disorders, Alaryngeal Rehabilitation included Tracheoesophageal (TEP) Voice Restoration/Management
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Research
voice, swallowing, Tracheoesophageal Voice Restoration
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