Stroboscopy 201: A Case-based Conceptual Exploration

Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: 406B

Moderator(s)

William Z. Gao, MD

Associate Professor; Co-Director, UChicago Voice Center
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Panelist(s)

Shumon Ian Dhar, MD

Associate Professor
UT Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States
Sarah K. Rapoport, MD

Assistant Professor
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Lauren F. Tracy, MD

Assistant Professor
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Laryngeal stroboscopy is a fundamental tool in the diagnosis and management of voice disorders. This panel session will employ a video case-based discussion format to delve into specific examples illustrating the use of laryngeal stroboscopy to aid diagnosis of voice disorders, therapeutic decision-making, and feedback regarding the physiologic impacts of treatment. Attendees will walk away with improved laryngeal stroboscopic interpretation skills as well as a conceptual framework for application in clinical practice caring for patients with voice disorders.

Learning Objectives:

Interpret laryngeal stroboscopic findings to accurately diagnose voice disorders that may easily be missed or misdiagnosed without stroboscopy.
Explain how clinical details gleaned from laryngeal stroboscopic exams can inform decision-making regarding approaches to treatment.
Analyze outcomes of treatments such as office-based procedures and surgery in the context of physiologic impact on phonatory function.