Singing Surgeon MD (@singingsurgeonmd)

This song was unexpectedly hard. There is no time to breathe! Phrasing is important to supply the vocal cords with enough air to support vocal cord vibration. My phrasing on this needs some work! #oliviadean #manineed #vocals #vocalcords #voicedoctor

Vocal runs are one of the hallmarks of R&B music. You can see on the laryngoscopy exam that runs involve modulation of the whole throat, not just the vocal cords. Follow me for more on voice, singing and other medical stuff! #vocalcords #vocalruns #teddyswims #voicedoctor #rythmandblues @Teddy Swims

Watch me choke. Literally. Thanks to my partner, Dr. Malia Gresham, for scoping me! #wicked #wickedmovie #wickedthemusical #elphaba #doctorsoftiktok

You need to know the risks. #hrt #testosterone #hormonereplacement #voicedoctor #hormonereplacementtherapy Did your prescriber tell you about potential voice changes?

Getting comfortable with flexible laryngoscopy takes practice! It takes repetition. It takes good coordination. It’s a process to get comfortable with scoping, but when you do, it opens a whole new world (pun intended) into new ways to help patients! #vocalcords #throatscope #voicedoctor #medicaleducation #residencylife

Kudos to the Baylor University Medical Center emergency medicine residents (doctors in training) who are learning to do flexible laryngoscopy! It’s traditionally done by ENTs, but who is to say Emergency Medicine can’t incorporate it into their practice? No one! Hopefully it will be more common in EM practices in the future. Learning points: 1. A deviated nasal septum can make it hard to get the scope through the nose. It if isn’t going through easily, try going through the other side of the nose 2. Stay LOW in the nose. There is generally more space to get the scope through and it is more of a straight shot at the level of the nasal floor. 3. Aim slightlyAWAY from the middle of the nose/nasal septum, as this is the area most likely to hurt and bleed if the scope is pushed against it. 4. Try to keep the scope relatively straight when you are in the nose. If you curve it too much, it will get caught and be hard to push through. Less curvature is more! #vocalcords #emergencymedicine #residencylife #voicedoctor #emresident

My first time scoping myself in front of an audience (except for karaoke 😆)! I’m normally in my office by myself or with just a few people. This was a little nerve-wracking, but super fun! I had one shot to get it right! 🥴 Thanks to Dr. Karina Reyner and the Baylor University Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency for having me as part of the presentation on ENT in the emergency department! #voicedoctor #aladdin #awholenewworld #vocalcords #emergencymedicine

SOVTs, or semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, are super helpful to find the “right spot” for your voice. By partially closing your mouth, you create back pressure that helps to support vocal fold closure without additional muscular tension. #vocals #sovt #vocalexercise #vocalexercises #vocalcords

Head voice vs chest voice debate… #vocalcords #voicedoc #chestvoice #headvoice #singinglesson

Some singers have FAST vibrato. Adriana Caselotti sang “I’m Wishing” from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She had a unique vibrato that is also described by some as tremolo. I tried to emulate her unique sound in this song. Do you think it’s tremolo or vibrato? #vibrato #vocalcords #snowwhite #voicedoctor #singingvideo

These terms are similar enough to make it hard to keep track of which is which… #vocalcords #tremolo #vibrato #trill #musicclass

I always tell singers that if your voice isn’t at its best, you shouldn’t sing your most challenging repertoire. I chose this song because I love it, but also because the range is lower so I didn’t have to worry as much about possibly straining my voice when I’m a bit under the weather. #voicedoctor #vocalcords #voicecare #chrisstapleton #tennesseewhiskey

A larger vocal tract amplifies lower frequencies in the voice which creates a richer, darker tone. A smaller vocal tract amplifies higher frequencies in the voice which creates a brighter, thinner tone. Think lion versus mouse. 🦁🐭 #vocaltract #voicedoctor #scienceofsinging #voicescience

Had an amazing chat with @Eltina Minarolli on her podcast, Let’s Talk with Tina, taking a deep dive into what I do as a laryngologist, how I got into it, and what people need to know about getting their voice evaluated. Coming out soon on Spotify! #podcast #doctorsoftiktok #voicedoctor #voicecare #singersoftiktok

What sets you apart? Tell me in the comments! #medschool #medicalschool #medschoolapps #gettinginto #voicedoctor

Stroboscopy shows how the vocal cords vibrate together. Regular laryngoscopy doesn’t show vibration. You are “getting scoped” either way. It is the TECHNOLOGY that is different! #comolaflor #selena #latinpop #vocalcords #latinmusic

Get @Duolingo and start practicing! #medschooladvice #medtok #doctorsoftiktok #spanishlesson #medstudent

What is (or was) your major? #medstudent #medtok #medschooladvice #doctorsoftiktok #major

I’ve gotten this request quite a few times, so here it is! 😚 #whistle #vocalcords #voicedoctor #whistlechallenge #whistlewhileyouwork

Coughing is HARD on the vocal cords. This shows you exactly how hard. #cough #vocalcords #voicecare #voicedoctor #voicebox ** Medical education only. Not personal advice. Consult your own doctor for care.

Same aria. Different technology. Stroboscopy slows down vocal cord vibration so we can see how the vocal cords are actually connecting with singing or speaking. Laryngoscopy alone can’t do this. Stroboscopy is very important for a full voice evaluation! Follow me for more on singing and voice care! “O mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini. #medtok #vocalcords #vocals #singingtips #soprano

Anatomy gone wild 🤯 Original video posted by @biologyexplicated on Instagram #swallow #anatomygonewrong #doctorsoftiktok #dysphagia #meatballsfordinner

Good thing I flossed today 🦈 Follow me for more on voice and other ENT/laryngology/medical things! #mouth #teethcare #medtok #doctorsoftiktok #throatdoctor @Eboni Leon

Ms. Frizzle presents.. the EAR! Jump on the Magic School Bus! 😆 #ear #anatomy #medtok #anatomyclass #doctorsoftiktok