Overview

Midhun Lal is a highly skilled Speech and Swallow Pathologist specializing in the assessment and rehabilitation of speech, voice, and swallowing disorders. With a strong foundation in speech-language pathology and advanced training in neurodeglutology and voice, he is committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based care for patients of all ages. His expertise spans neurological and oncological dysphagia, voice disorders, and complex swallowing impairments, thereby underscoring his proficiency and insight in the field .

Education & Advanced Training

• Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) – Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing

• Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) – Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing

• Fellowship in Neurodeglutology and Voice – JK Institute of Laryngology, under the guidance of Dr. Jayakumar R. Menon

Training 

• Neuro and Oncological Dysphagia, Cardiac Swallowing Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation, and Voice Disorders conducted at Narayana Health City, under the guidance of Dr. Smita Caren Mathias

Areas of Expertise

• Swallowing (Dysphagia) Assessment and Rehabilitation

• Neurological Swallowing and Communication Disorders (Stroke, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS)

• Oncological Dysphagia Rehabilitation

• Voice Therapy (Professional Voice Users, Voice Disorders)

• Pediatric Speech, Language, and Feeding Therapy

• Post-Surgical Voice and Swallowing RehabilitationAdvanced Diagnostic Techniques:

• Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) & Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)Cervical Auscultation, Tracheostomy and Speech Valve Care, Voice Analysis

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)