Elizabeth Burckardt, MD

05/20/2025

I am pleased to share that I will be joining the University of Louisville Physicians (ULP) as an Assistant Professor in Laryngology starting next week. This new role allows me to further specialize in the care of patients with airway, voice, and swallowing disorders, while also contributing to medical education and advancing research in voice and laryngology.

I will continue to care for my existing patients and am also accepting new patients.

To schedule an appointment, please call 502-588-3305.

01/05/2024

We love when our patients come to share their talents with us! We had a special surprise concert from one of our favorites today

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from our amazing team at Kentuckiana ENT!

07/05/2023

Why does your voice change with age?

Our voices are not immune to the effects of ageing. But there are some things that can help to keep them in good condition.

11/21/2022

What is the best way to learn the cause of hoarseness?

Stroboscopy - this is a non invasive technique to simulate vocal cord movement in slow motion. It is performed in the office and results are available to review right away!

Learn more in this month’s blog

A stroboscopy test is one used to help discover what might be causing dysphonic issues—that is, issues that make your voice sound or work unlike how it normally does. Most might not have heard of a stroboscopy test before, and therefore might not be sure what to expect if their doctor suggests get...

11/08/2022

Not all voice problems are reflux!

A great update on reflux disease from the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

Published: October 31, 2022OUT OF COMMITTEE: Voice | Acid Reflux: Week In and Week Out, What We See, What We Know, and What We Are LearningJordan I. Teitelbaum, DO, and Lee M. Akst, MDWhat We SeeAcid reflux is a common condition in the general population that can present with both acute and chronic....

10/10/2022

What does vocal cord surgery entail? Learn about phonomicrosugery

Microsurgery for voice, commonly called Microlaryngoscopy or Laryngeal microsurgery, is a minimally invasive procedure performed on the vocal cords. This procedure requires the use of specialized instruments or lasers to treat any lesion of benign or malignant nature affecting the vocal cords.

04/23/2022

The most common voice problem I see?

Muscle tension dysphonia.

Read more in this month’s blog post

Picture it: you are a motivational speaker and have noticed that your voice has been sounding a little off recently. Most of the time you can get through your speeches without any issues but have found that at the end of your presentations your voice cracks, and it feels difficult to keep talking at...

02/16/2022

Did you know the earlier you have vocal cord paralysis treated, the better your voice will be long term?

Read more about the signs and symptoms as well as treatment in this month’s blog

Vocal cords and tiny flexible muscles inside our voice box (or larynx). They open while breathing and close tightly while swallowing. While speaking or singing, they close, and the lungs send air through them, making them vibrate and produce sound. They are vital for speech, breathing, and swallowin...

01/25/2022

Don’t put your throat concerns off. I am happy to have learned management of complex voice problems from Dick Vitale’s voice surgeon at MGH.

Contact me for a non invasive examination of your vocal cords.

College basketball analyst Dick Vitale will not return to ESPN's airwaves this season as he continues to rest his voice and prepares for surgery to treat dysplasia and ulcerated lesions of the vocal cords.

01/23/2022

Many patients with recurrent shortness of air get misdiagnosed with asthma when they may have vocal cord dysfunction. If you are having recurrent dyspnea that is not improving with asthma management, check out this month's blog on signs of vocal cord dysfunction

https://www.louisvillevoicedoctor.com/the-difference-between-vocal-cord-dysfunction-and-asthma