Libby J. Smith, DO

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology

Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology 
 

Research Interests
Currently studying the effects of laryngopharyngeal reflux on vocal quality and the utility of laryngeal electromyography in voice care.

Academic Affiliation
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicince - Department of Otolaryngology

Education & Training

  • Undergraduate: B.A. Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Medical school: Doctorate of Osteopathy, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Fellowship: Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Representative Publications

Statham MM, Sukits AL, Redfern MS, Smith LJ, Sok JC, Rosen CA. Ergonomic analysis of microlaryngoscopy. Laryngoscope 2010 Feb;120(2):297-305.

Statham MM, Rosen CA, Smith LJ, Munin MC. Electromyographic laryngeal synkinesis alters prognosis in vocal fold paralysis. Laryngoscope, 2010 Feb;120(2):285-290.

Carroll TL, Smith LJ. Acute vocal fold hemorrhage caught on video during office exam. Laryngoscope, 2009 Mar:119(3):589-590.

Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility. Smith LJ, Rosen C. In: Myers EN, Edt, Operative Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier. August 2008.

Phonomicrosurgery for Benign Vocal Fold Lesions. Smith LJ, Rosen C. In: Myers EN, Edt, Operative Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia PA: Elsevier. August 2008.