The University of Texas Voice Center Team
C. Blake Simpson, MD - Medical Director
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Dr. Simpson is Director of the University of Texas Voice Center and is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He received his undergraduate degree at Austin College and earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at The University of Oklahoma, followed by a fellowship in Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice at Vanderbilt University. He has been in practice in San Antonio since 1996 and specializes exclusively in the treatment of patients with voice and upper airway disorders. He has published extensively in the area of laryngology/voice disorders and co-authored the only textbook on the surgical treatment of voice disorders, Operative Techniques in Laryngology
Jill Green, CCC-SLP - Voice Pathologist
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Jill Green is a member of the voice team at the University of Texas Voice Center. She is a speech pathologist for the Department of Otolaryngology specializing in vocal pathology. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Abilene Christian University. She then earned her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She completed a clinical fellowship in speech pathology at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland, AFB. She began working with Dr. Simpson at the University of Texas Voice Center in 2007 specializing in the treatment of patients with voice and swallowing disorders. She also coordinates with the Department of Neurology to provide augmentative communication and swallowing assessments for patients with degenerative neuromotor diseases.
Aayesha Khan, MD - Laryngology Fellow
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Dr. Khan obtained her medical degree from The Aga Khan University Medical Center in Pakistan in October 2000. She then completed a 2 year research fellowship in Otology and Laryngology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary from 2001-2003. She completed her general surgery internship at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in 2004 and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency from Saint Louis University in 2008. She was in private practice in Alton, IL since 2009 where she was nominated Top Otolaryngologist in Alton, IL (March 17th, 2011) by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. She joined Dr. Simpson’s fellowship program in voice and swallowing disorders in July 2012 and is faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She has frequently presented at national meetings and has numerous publications.
Carlayne Jackson, MD - Department of Neurology - Electrodiagnostics and Neurolaryngology
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John Nix - Singing Voice Specialist
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Associate Professor of Voice and Vocal Pedagogy University of Texas San Antonio |
John Nix, Tenor, is Associate Professor of Voice and Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, coordinator of the Vocal Area for the 2011-2014 academic years, and founding director of the UTSA Vocal Arts Laboratory. Previously he was on the staff of the National Center for Voice and Speech in Denver, where he worked with Ingo Titze. Mr. Nix has also served on the music faculties of The University of Colorado at Denver and Eastern New Mexico University. He holds degrees in Arts Administration from Florida State University, in Vocal Performance from the University of Georgia and the University of Colorado at Boulder, and Certification in Vocology from the University of Iowa. His current and former students include a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, two Santa Fe Opera apprentices, members of the Army Soldiers’ Chorus, a second place winner in the National Federation of Music Clubs competition, a two-time finalist in the American Traditions competition, and faculty members at universities in Montana, Texas, Wyoming and New York. Mr. Nix was the 2006 winner of the NATS/Voice Foundation Van Lawrence Award.
La Donna Cunningham - Medical Assistant and Clinic Coordinator
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Ladonna Cunningham holds the lead CMA position at the UT Voice Center and works alongside Dr. Simpson as his most valued medical assistant. She has been with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery for over 5 years. During this time has received her Bachelors in Health Science. She also holds an Associates of Science degree. Ladonna works tirelessly to allow the UT Voice Center to run smoothly. She coordinates voice and airway clinics preparing patients for procedures, assisting on procedures, maintaining equipment, and fielding any medical questions that may arise following their visit at the clinic.
Veronica Aleman - Administrative Assistant & Coordinator of Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Clinic
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Veronica Aleman is the administrative assistant to Dr. Blake Simpson. She serves as the coordinator of scheduling for his Botox Clinic and organizer of all laryngology fellowship interviews. She is; however, most loved for her tireless and skilled role as patient liaison; providing assistance to patients with Spasmodic Dysphonia both before and after their Botox injections. She responds to the various questions and concerns that relate to patients’ overall experience at the University of Texas Voice Center. She has worked with Dr. Simpson in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery for over 16 years and has her Associates of Applied Science degree from Laredo Community College.