Communication & Swallowing Disorders Center

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Tammy L. Wigginton, MS, CCC-SLP

 

Tammy L. Wigginton, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Center for Communication & Swallowing Disorders
Department of Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences

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/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
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP), 1992 - Present 
  • Licensed by the State of Wisconsin in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certified Lee Silverman Voice Therapy Clinician
Society Membership
  • 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
Clinical Practice
  • Patient Age: All
  • Joined MCW Faculty in 2006        
Appointment Telephone Number 
  • Center for Communication & Swallowing Disorders: 414.805.5588
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