Lesley French Childs

Lesley French Childs, MD is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Laryngologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in Laryngology and Neurolaryngology, focusing on professional voice care. Her clinical work integrates her expertise in vocal fold disorders with her background as a classically trained soprano.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree from Yale University
• Medical School and Residency at Vanderbilt University
• Fellowship in Laryngology and Neurolaryngology at Columbia and Cornell Universities

Research Interests: Dr. Childs investigates vocal fold physiology, injury, and repair mechanisms. Her work spans clinical outcomes in vocal paralysis, voice therapy efficacy, and laryngeal manifestations of systemic diseases like relapsing polychondritis. She also explores pediatric airway management and tracheotomy outcomes.

Publications: Her research emphasizes vocal dysfunction mechanisms, treatment innovations, and translational studies using animal models of phonation. Key themes include vocal fold paralysis recovery, behavioral voice therapy trials, and molecular pathways in wound healing.

Clinical and Academic Affiliations:

• Member of the Clinical Center for Voice Care at UTSW
• Contributor to professional associations in Otolaryngology and Voice Medicine