<p>Ramón Hernández-Villoria [ra.ˈmoŋ|eɾ.ˈnan.des.bi.ˈʝo.ɾja.]</p> <p>https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7361-2919</p> <p>I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where I graduated as Medical Doctor in 1995. Four years later I got my postgraduated degree as Specialist in Phoniatrics. Some years later I got a degree as M.Sc. in Linguistics. From 2000 to 2020 I was Titular Professor in Instituto Universitario Venezolano de la Audición y el Lenguaje. I runned also like Invited Professor in Universidad Central de Venezuela (Occupational Medicine) Universidad de los Andes-Mérida (Applied Phonetics), Universidad Santa María (Pediatric Dentistry) and now, in Universidad de Oriente. From 2008 through 2012, I coordinated the academic teamwork that designed the non-medical National Training Program in Fonoaudiología (speech therapy and technical audiology), which led to the opening of the respective degree in seven public universities. I have participated as a speaker in numerous conferences on phoniatrics, language and speech therapy and audiology at an international level like the International Congress of the former International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (at Turin 2013) and World Congress of Audiology (at Melbourne, 2014). Also, I have been part of Faculty of 31st UEP (Union of European Phoniatricians) Congress in Praga, 2025.</p> <p>From 2008 to 2016 I was National Coordinator of Ministry of Health for Hearing, Voice and Speech Disabilities. In this function I developed the setting of the National Hearing Aids Laboratories Network in 16 of 24 States. Also, I set the National Neonatal Hearing Screening in 120 Hospitals in 24/24 States. Thirty two Phoniatics Services over 18 States were developed in this period. Since 2016 I have been dedicated to private practice in my own 2008 founded clinic: "Centro Clínico de Audición y Lenguaje Cealca" and also I work in the "Hospital de Clínicas Caracas" since 2018.</p> <p>I focus on audiovestibular medicine, voice acoustic analysis, swallowing, language in children and adults. I am an independent researcher, investigating about auditory electrophysiology and voice acoustic analysis. In this field, I am co-editor of the book “Voice-related biomarkers”, published in 2025.</p> <p>Currently, I am a member of Union of European Phoniatricians (UEP), since 2016, and now I am integrating these UEP-Committees: Education, Hearing & Language and Biomarkers in Phoniatrics. I am a member since 2024 of the Collegium Medicorum Theatri, an international medical society on artistic voice. I have been member of International Association of Phoniatrics and Logopedic (IALP), of International Society of Audiology (ISA) as well as International Phonetics Association (IPA). Besides, I am member of International Society for Clinical Physiology and Physiopathology (ISCPP) based in Moscow. In Venezuela, I was Board Secretary of the "Sociedad Venezolana de Foniatría" since 2006 until 2022</p>

<p>I am a medical surgeon graduated from the Universidad de Oriente de Venezuela, with a specialty in Phoniatrics and Audiology. I currently work as a Specialist in the Phoniatrics Service at Dr. Luís Razetti University Hospital. Active member (vice president) of the Venezuelan Society of Phoniatrics (SOVEFO) and the Union of European Phoniatricians (UEP). Passionate about continuous improvement in the care of the voice, hearing and swallowing, as well as the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of functions due to damage or consequences of pathologies related to the different areas of human communication (language, speech, voice and hearing). Eager to contribute my skills and experience.</p>

<p>Esma Altan, MD Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Laryngology & Voice Disorders</p> <p>Email: [email protected] | Phone: +90 505 309 09 08 | Ankara, Türkiye</p> <p>Professional SummaryOtorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery specialist with a focused clinical and academic interest in laryngology and voice disorders. Experienced in the diagnosis and management of functional and organic voice disorders, professional voice users, injection laryngoplasty, office-based laryngeal procedures, and multidisciplinary voice therapy. Actively involved in clinical research with multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals.</p> <p>EducationMedical Degree (MD) Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye — 2008</p> <p>Residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital — 2010–2016</p> <p>Professional ExperienceAnkara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (2022–Present)</p> <p>Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2016–2022)</p> <p>Yozgat Sorgun State Hospital (2016)</p> <p>International Clinical Experience / ObservershipObservership in Laryngology Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA Supervisor: Albert Merati, MD April 2025 – June 2025</p> <p>Completed an international observership in laryngology at the University of Washington under the supervision of Prof. Albert Merati.</p> <p>Clinical and Academic InterestsLaryngology, Voice disorders, Muscle tension dysphonia, Benign vocal fold lesions, Professional voice users, Injection laryngoplasty, Office-based laryngeal procedures, Voice therapy, Videolaryngostroboscopy, Airway management</p>

<p>I am a Medical-Surgeon (MD), graduated from Universidad de Oriente in 2017, and a specialist in Phoniatrics (2023) from the Hospital Universitario Dr. Luis Razetti in Barcelona, Venezuela. I currently serve as an Attending Physician (Specialist Grade I) in the Phoniatrics and Audiology Service, as well as a Postgraduate Professor at the same institution.</p> <p>My professional focus includes audiology, vestibular rehabilitation, implantable hearing technologies (rehabilitation issues), dysphagia, voice disorders, and aphasia. I hold an International Diploma in Tinnitology (2025) and have completed advanced training in cochlear implant programming and hearing aid technology.</p> <p>I am committed to leadership and advancement within my field. I currently serve as President of the Venezuelan Society of Phoniatrics (SOVEFO) for the 2025–2027 term and am a member of the Union of European Phoniatricians (UEP). I actively contribute to scientific dissemination as a congress coordinator and lecturer, presenting research on topics such as organic communication delays, prenatal hearing evaluation paradigms, dysphagia therapies, and voice analysis.</p> <p>My career integrates clinical practice with academic instruction, with the aim of advancing the field of communication disorders and improving patient care.</p>