Peak Woo, MD
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CLINICAL PROFESSOR | Otolaryngology
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Specialties
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
The Grabscheid Voice Center
Dr. Peak Woo, whose clinical interests are laryngology and voice disorders, is leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx as Director of Clinical Services of The Eugen Grabscheid, M.D., Voice Center.

Using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together otolaryngologists, speech/language pathologists, voice scientists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, and other experts, the Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx through medicine, surgery, and rehabilitative services. State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment allows the most advanced management of these patients. Under the clinical directorship of Dr. Woo, the voice program has become one of the truly outstanding centers in the nation. The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for patients who suffer from the entire spectrum of voice disorders. Under the direction of Dr. Woo, the Center also will be establishing a unique Swallowing Disorders program.

The Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the following diseases and disorders:

Problems of the professional singer and voice user
Neurological disease (stroke, Parkinson's disease)
Polyps and other benign vocal fold lesions
Acute and chronic laryngitis
Muscular tension dysphonia
Functional voice disorders
Nodules
Laryngeal cancer
Swallowing disorders
Vocal cord paralysis

The following rehabilitative services, surgeries, and procedures are done at the Center:

Examining the vibration of vocal cords with a special scope called an endostroboscopy Objective testing of the voice and breathing through Phonatory function measures

-acoustic parameters
-respiratory kinematics
-electroglottography

Speech and singing therapy to modify or change the way people use the voice to promote better vocal health

Pre- and post-treatment documentation and consultations

Testing of electric signals of muscle function of the larynx through a process called Laryngeal electromyography

Surgery designed to change the voice or Phonosurgery

Injection of botulism toxin into the muscle of the vocal cord to treat spasmodic dysphonia

Diagnosis and management of laryngeal acid reflux laryngitis

Voice rehabilitation by tracheal-esophageal puncture

Laryngeal reconstruction

The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for people who have a professional voice, no voice, or a swallowing disorder.

MD, Boston University School of Medicine

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Residency, Otolaryngology, Boston University Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology

2007

Chevalier Jackson Lecturer for the American-Bronchoesophageal Association

2006

The Triologic Society Presidential Citation, presented at COSM

2003

American Academy of Otolaryngology Service Award, September

2001

America's Best Doctors-Otolaryngology

Castle Connolly

2000

New York Magazine Best Doctors- Otolaryngology

1996

Sackler Awards Committee

The Voice Foundation

1995

Tufts Faculty of the Year Award

Presented June 16, 1995 by the graduating Otolaryngology Residents of the combined Tufts University, Boston University Residency

1995

Special Invited Speaker

Royal Canadian College of Surgeons, Phonosurgery Concepts for Non-Phonosurgeons, Third Biennial Vice Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1990

The Certification of Appreciation

American Speech Language Hearing Association

1982

Resident Research Award, American Broncho

American Broncho-Esophagological Association

Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.

Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Woo during 2023 and/or 2024. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Consulting or Other Professional Services: Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership

  • Olympus America

Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.