Brenda Capobres Villegas

Brenda Capobres Villegas, EdD, CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. She serves as a Keck Faculty Physician, specializing in clinical care with a focus on patient-centered, holistic approaches to communication and swallowing disorders. Her practice emphasizes personalized care plans to improve functional outcomes for patients.

Dr. Villegas’ expertise includes evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia, neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and tracheoesophageal prosthesis management post-laryngectomy. She provides care at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, offering telehealth appointments.

Her clinical philosophy integrates family engagement to enhance quality of life, ensuring patients and families are empowered through collaborative care. While no specific awards or grants are highlighted in the provided text, her clinical contributions reflect a dedication to advancing patient care in head and neck surgery and speech pathology.