It is a pleasure for me to summarize my knowledge of Barbara Barron’s skills as a speech language pathologist.
I am an otolaryngologist in practice in New York City. I am a Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. My practice is limited to laryngology, voice
disorders, swallowing disorders, and disorders related to articulation.
As part of my work, I see many patients with voice and swallow disorders that need rehabilitation of their voice and swallow. In this manner, I often have to refer to specialist with skills in voice and swallow rehabilitation.
Ms. Barron is one of my treasured referral sources.
Ms. Barron and I have had a professional affiliation for the last 20 years. Since arriving in New York City 20 years ago, she and I have collaborated in the clinical care of many patients. Based on my close affiliation with her, I can state without reservation that she is energetic, competent, and filled with empathy. Her commitment to her patients’ well being is unparalleled. She will go out of her way to call consultants and colleagues when the diagnosis does not fit or when progress was not being made in the expected manner.
She demands and receives compliance in therapy from her patients by her ability to communicate and achieve empathy and get the patients to feel that she is on their side.
All my patients that have worked with her have lauded her special skills in communication and skills in voice and articulation rehabilitation. Her special skills are in the area of voice disorders and neuro rehabilitation after
stroke, neuro degenerative disease, and Parkinson’s disease. It is my understanding she has received past training in this area and continues to be active in continuing education by her attendance at many specialized
conferences.
Many patients have improved under her care using a therapy approach. Some patients have avoided surgery because of her skills. I am certain that I would not be able to have a specialized practice in laryngology without the support of fine clinicians in voice and swallow therapy as exemplified by Ms. Barron.
It is my pleasure to write this reference for her.