Tammy Wigginton, MS, CCC-SLP

Tammy L. Wigginton, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech - Language Pathologist
Center for Communication & Swallowing Disorders
Department of Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences

Meet Tammy Wigginton

BIOGRAPHY

Tammy Wigginton is a certified Speech - Language Pathologist with over 16 years of experience diagnosing and treating patients with diverse voice, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Ms. Wigginton has developed specific expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of communication and swallowing disorders in the head and neck cancer patient. Ms. Wigginton has worked closely with prominent voice specialists across the United States and has held leadership roles with the International Association of Laryngectomees as a member of the Board of Directors. She feels a personal and professional commitment to care for and educate her patients but also to empower patients and caregivers to advocate and care for themselves.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Speech Pathology and Audiology, Murray State University, Murray, KY, 1988
Master of Science (MS) - Communication Disorders, Murray State University, Murray, KY, 1991

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association
Certified Lee Silverman Voice Therapy Clinician
Licensed Speech - Language Pathologist, State of Wisconsin

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

International Association of Laryngectomees Alaryngeal Speech Instructor
WebWhispers Library Advisor
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA Special Interest Division - Voice
ASHA Special Interest Division - Swallowing

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Head and Neck Cancer, including Laryngectomy and Tracheoesophageal Puncture Patients
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
Voice Disorders
Videostroboscopy
Neurogenic Communication Disorders