James J. Daniero

James J. Daniero, MD, MS is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine within the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He established the Laryngology Division and leads the interdisciplinary Voice and Swallowing Center, focusing on real-time care for voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.

Education:

• Bucknell University (Undergraduate)
• Georgetown University (Master’s in Biotechnology)
• Eastern Virginia Medical School (Medical Degree)
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Residency in Otolaryngology)
• Vanderbilt Voice Center (Laryngology Fellowship)

His research bridges voice science, laryngeal tissue engineering, and airway disease, supported by PCORI grants and W.H. Coulter Foundation funding. He co-founded the North American Airway Collaborative (NoAAC) for adult airway disease research.

Scientific awards include:

• 2021 Castle and Connelly Top Doctor
• Multiple Best Bedside Manner awards
• 2019 Dean's Award for Clinical Excellence

Publications emphasize idiopathic subglottic stenosis, vocal fold augmentation, and innovative hydrogel applications for airway reconstruction, alongside clinical trials on treatment outcomes and patient-reported voice metrics.