Sarai Salgado, SLP

Graduate School

MS, Western Kentucky University (2022)

Undergraduate School

BS, University of Northern Colorado (CO) (2017)

Fellowships

Oregon Health & Science University, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2023)

Languages

English, Spanish

Department

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Professional Titles

Speech-Language Pathologist

Research Interests

My research interests include auditory perceptual voice evaluation and treatment outcomes for Spanish speaking patient populations.

Publications

Salgado, S., Schils, S. A., Childes, J. M., Crino, C., & Palmer, A. D. (2024). Current practices in the assessment of voice: A comparison of providers across different clinical settings. Journal of Voice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.08.007

Professional Memberships

American Speech Language Hearing Association, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820

UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200

Hospital Affiliation

University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Certificate of Clinical Competence, Speech Language Pathology, Certificate (2024)
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment LOUD Certified, Specialized Training (2024)

Conditions & Treatments

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Aging Voice (Vocal fold atrophy)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic cough/throat-clearing
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dyspnea – Shortness of breath not from the lungs
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Globus sensation
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hoarseness
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Muscle tension dysphonia
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Parkinson’s Disease
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Post-cancer treatment dysphagia
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Professional Voice Problems
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Resonance disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Spasmodic dysphonia
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Subglottic stenosis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sulcus Vocalis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Transgender voice for Adults
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal Cord Paralysis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal tremor
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Voice disorders

Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include muscle tension dysphonia, paradoxical vocal fold movement, professional and singing voice, and gender affirming voice. I am trained in flexible and rigid laryngoscopy, flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and modified barium swallow studies.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide individualized care that is compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence based.

Personal Interests
When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling, running, hiking, singing, and spending time with my husband and my two rescue pups, Leo and Professor.

Public Speaking
Yes

Instructor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery