CU Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street, Suite 304 Denver, CO 80206Phone: 720-516-9407
Daniel Fink, MD
Laryngology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
My goal is to know and understand my patient's issue and their goals in order apply the most up to date technology and research to treatment.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in providing care for voice, swallowing and airway disorders. I have a strong interest in helping patients care for and optimize their voices. I am interested in optimizing treatment for laryngeal cancer and airway stenosis.
Title(s)
Section Chief, Laryngology
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Laryngology
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-2820
Gender
Male
Languages
Spanish, English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, National Jewish Health, University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-2820 720-848-2820
UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124Phone: 720-848-2200
Provider Information
Specialties
- Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2013)
- Laryngology
Conditions
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Airway masses , Spasmodic dysphonia , Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing) , Sulcus Vocalis , Hoarseness , Vocal Cord Paralysis , Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) , Glottic stenosis and glottic webs , Posterior glottic stenosis , Vocal tremor , Granulomas , Muscle tension dysphonia , Voice disorders , Velopharyngeal insufficiency , Airway disorders , Transgender voice for Adults , Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction , Post-cancer treatment dysphagia , Throat infections , Globus sensation , Aging Voice (Vocal fold atrophy) , Tracheal stenosis , Resonance disorders , Supraglottic stenosis , Subglottic stenosis , Zenker’s diverticulum , Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) , Tumors of throat , Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts , Laryngeal cancer , Airway noises/obstruction , Infectious laryngitis , Dyspnea – Shortness of breath not from the lungs , Chronic cough/throat-clearing , Parkinson’s Disease , Neurologic diseases
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and daughters, hiking, cycling, and playing with by dog, Brie.
Department
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professional Memberships
AAO-HNS, Young Physicians' Section, Member American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Member American Journal of Otolaryngology, Reviewer American Laryngological Association, Postgraduate Member JAMA - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Reviewer Journal of Voice, Reviewer The Laryngoscope, Reviewer
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
1. Management of Airway Stenosis 2. Voice Outcomes after surgery for benign vocal fold lesions 3. Patient centered outcomes for in-office procedures 4. Treatment of glottic insufficiency and vocal fold paralysis
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2007)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Swarthmore College (PA) (2003)
Internships
SUNY at Stony Brook Program (2008)
Residency Program
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program (2012)
Fellowships
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program (2013)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2820
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2831
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Voice Disorders, Dysphonia
Swallowing Disorders, Dysphagia, Cricopharyngeus dysfunction, Zenker Diverticulum
Airway disorders, Laryngotracheal Stenosis, Subglottic Stenosis
Endoscopic management of Laryngeal Cancer
Surgical and In-office management of vocal fold lesions
Surgical and In-office management of vocal fold paralysis
Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interesting in studying the comparative efficacy of in-office and in-OR treatments for vocal fold lesions and vocal fold paralysis. I am also interested in researching optimal management of laryngeal cancer.