Dr. Robert SataloffMD, DMA, FACS
Primary Care
at Philadelphia Voice & Airway Institute — Philadelphia, PA
About
Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS is the Senior Consultant at the Philadelphia Voice & Airway Institute, where he collaborates with Dr. Syamal on clinical care strategy, education, and research. He holds the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Academic Specialties. His training spans otolaryngology and music: he earned his undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition from Haverford College, his MD from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from Combs College of Music. He completed both his residency and his fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Sataloff has written more than 1,000 publications, including 77 books, and has secured more than $5 million in research funding. He invented over 75 laryngeal microsurgical instruments and developed novel surgical procedures including vocal fold lipoinjection and the laryngeal microflap technique. He chairs the Boards of Directors of the Voice Foundation and the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Voice. Recognized as one of the founders of the modern field of voice, he has appeared on Best Doctors in America lists every year since 1992.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Music Theory and Composition, Haverford College
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University (MD)
Residency
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan
Fellowship
Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, University of Michigan
Additional Training
Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance, Combs College of Music
Certifications
Who is Dr. Sataloff right for?
Dr. Sataloff is a strong fit for patients with complex voice and laryngeal conditions requiring senior-level specialist input. Patients navigating surgical decisions or difficult diagnoses benefit from his depth of experience. Professional vocalists and performers dealing with career-affecting voice disorders may find his dual background in otolaryngology and music especially relevant. Those seeking a physician with deep research expertise and a long record of clinical innovation will find him well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sataloff serves as Senior Consultant at the practice. He collaborates with Dr. Syamal on clinical care strategy, education, and research. His input shapes how the practice approaches complex voice and airway cases.
Dr. Sataloff holds fellowship status in the American College of Surgeons, designated as FACS. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and his fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, both at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Sataloff invented more than 75 laryngeal microsurgical instruments. He also developed novel procedures including vocal fold lipoinjection and the laryngeal microflap technique. These contributions have shaped surgical practice in laryngology.
Dr. Sataloff serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He also holds the title of Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Academic Specialties at the same institution.
Yes. Dr. Sataloff earned an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition from Haverford College and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from Combs College of Music. This musical background directly informs his clinical approach to voice disorders, particularly for professional performers.
Best Doctors in America lists have featured Dr. Sataloff every year since 1992. The field widely recognizes him as one of the founders of modern laryngology.
Dr. Sataloff has authored more than 1,000 publications and 77 books. He has secured more than $5 million in research funding throughout his career. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Voice and chairs the Boards of Directors of the Voice Foundation and the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026