Precision Microsurgery for the Speaking and Singing Voice
For patients who need surgery on their voice, the choice of surgeon matters enormously. The vocal cords are among the most delicate structures in the human body — and the difference between a good outcome and a great one often comes down to training, technique, and the care a surgeon brings to every decision made in the operating room.
Dr. Rafii completed his surgical training at three of the country's leading academic medical centers — Stanford, NYU, and UCLA — working directly alongside internationally recognized pioneers in laryngeal surgery. That foundation, combined with hundreds of cases and a practice built entirely around the voice, means patients here receive a standard of surgical care that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Common Procedures We Perform
- Microlaryngoscopy & microflap surgery — for precise removal of vocal cord nodules, polyps, and cysts with maximum preservation of healthy tissue
- Laser vocal cord surgery — minimally invasive laser techniques for a range of vocal cord and airway conditions
- Vocal cord paralysis surgery — including medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and laryngeal reinnervation
- Vocal cord tumor removal — for both benign and malignant tumors, with equal attention to oncologic precision and voice preservation
- Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) — ongoing surgical management of this complex, recurrent condition
- Swallowing surgery — including laser cricopharyngeal myotomy, Zenker's diverticulotomy, and esophageal dilation for select swallowing disorders
When surgery is recommended, Dr. Rafii takes the time to walk you through every option, answer every question, and ensure you feel confident and informed before moving forward. The goal is always the best possible outcome for your voice — and for you.