Aaron M. Johnson

Aaron M. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is also Co-Director of the NYU Langone Voice Center, where he integrates clinical practice, research, and education in voice science and rehabilitation. His work bridges the gap between artistic vocal performance and medical voice care, with a focus on performing artists.

His research interests include:

• Voice habilitation and rehabilitation
• Effects of vocal training on laryngeal neuromuscular mechanisms
• Voice changes associated with aging
• Translational methods in voice science
• Vocology and clinical phoniatrics

Dr. Johnson’s recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on advanced imaging, surgical outcomes, and neuromuscular voice function. His work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration and applies clinical findings to improve vocal health in aging adults and performers. His research is supported by the National Institutes of Health, underscoring its scientific significance.

He is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and the Pan American Vocology Association. Dr. Johnson teaches courses such as Fundamentals of Vocology and Research Methods for the Vocologist, contributing to the training of future specialists in voice care.

In clinical practice, he works at the NYU Voice Center, specializing in voice therapy for adults, particularly performers. His approach emphasizes a team-based model, collaborating with laryngologists, allergists, psychologists, and voice teachers to provide comprehensive care. His background as a professional classical singer uniquely informs his clinical empathy and technical understanding of vocal demands.