Speech-Language Pathologist
Program Director & Clinical Lead – Deglutology and Speech-Language Pathology9 Years of Experience in Speech-Language Pathology and Swallowing Rehabilitation
HCG Cancer Hospital, K R Road
Bangalore
Dr. Prasanna Suresh Hegde is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist in Bengaluru with specialised expertise in swallowing rehabilitation, speech-language therapy, neurorehabilitation and head and neck cancer rehabilitation.
He currently serves as Program Director and Clinical Lead of the Department of Deglutology and Speech-Language Pathology at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru. His clinical work focuses on assessment and rehabilitation of swallowing, speech, voice, cognitive-linguistic and communication disorders.
Dr. Prasanna Suresh Hegde has particular expertise in rehabilitation for patients with head and neck cancers who experience speech, voice or swallowing difficulties following surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
His practice also includes neurological rehabilitation for swallowing and communication difficulties associated with stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions, along with management of voice, articulation, fluency and pediatric speech-language disorders.
He has completed advanced training including MBSImp Certification and a Foundation Course in FEES through Langmore. He is also actively involved in research, teaching, professional training and innovation in dysphagia and speech-language rehabilitation.
Swallowing therapy helps improve the safety and efficiency of eating and drinking in individuals with swallowing difficulties caused by neurological disease, cancer treatment or surgery.
Dysphagia rehabilitation focuses on assessment and therapy for swallowing disorders and may include exercises, compensatory techniques and dietary strategies based on individual needs.
Speech therapy supports individuals with difficulties in speech production, clarity, articulation and communication through structured rehabilitation techniques.
Voice therapy helps individuals manage changes in voice quality, strength or endurance caused by functional, neurological, surgical or treatment-related conditions.
Head and neck cancer rehabilitation addresses speech, voice and swallowing difficulties that may occur following cancer surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Laryngectomy rehabilitation supports communication and swallowing following removal of the larynx and may involve alternative voice restoration techniques.
Speech-language rehabilitation after stroke focuses on communication, speech, language, cognition and swallowing difficulties resulting from neurological injury.
Cognitive-linguistic therapy supports communication difficulties associated with attention, memory, problem solving and language processing after neurological conditions.
Articulation therapy helps improve the accurate production of speech sounds and overall speech clarity in children and adults.
Fluency therapy provides strategies for individuals with stammering or other disruptions in the natural flow and rhythm of speech.
Pediatric speech-language therapy supports children with difficulties involving speech development, language, communication, articulation and fluency.
A swallowing assessment evaluates oral and pharyngeal swallowing function to identify difficulties and guide a personalised rehabilitation plan.
Videofluoroscopic swallowing assessment uses dynamic imaging to evaluate swallowing function and identify aspiration, residue and other swallowing abnormalities.
BASLP, MASLP, MBSImp Certified, Langmore FEES Foundation Course
Swallowing Therapy, Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, Voice Therapy, Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation, Laryngectomy Rehabilitation, Stroke Speech Rehabilitation, Neurogenic Communication Disorder Therapy, Cognitive-Linguistic Rehabilitation, Articulation Therapy, Fluency Therapy, Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy, Swallowing Assessment, Videofluoroscopic Swallow Assessment
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Prasanna Suresh Hegde
Yes. His clinical work includes voice rehabilitation, articulation therapy, fluency therapy and management of speech-language and communication disorders.
Yes. His documented expertise includes neurorehabilitation for swallowing, speech-language, cognitive-linguistic and communication difficulties following neurological conditions such as stroke.
Yes. He specialises in rehabilitation of speech, voice and swallowing difficulties following head and neck cancer surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Yes. Swallowing therapy and dysphagia rehabilitation are among Dr. Prasanna Suresh Hegde's primary areas of clinical expertise.
His qualifications include BASLP and MASLP. HCG also documents MBSImp Certification and completion of the Langmore FEES Foundation Course.
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