Swallow the Gap

A pivotal podcast on a mission to improve medical intervention for patients with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Primarily intended for medical speech-language pathologists (SLP) and also relevant for professionals and students involved in pulmonology, otolaryngology, gerontology, nutrition, rehabilitation sciences, and various other areas of healthcare. Join us as a force for change by inspiring critical thinking, facilitating discussion, and stimulating professional development for those involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with aerodigestive disorders. For 2025, please keep your eyes peeled for monthly episode release!

https://www.swallowthegap.com (Gap Education, LLC)

Guest

Mario A. Landera, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Mario A. Landera, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S is an Associate Professor and Chief of Speech Pathology in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal swallowing disorders, as well as head and neck cancer speech and swallowing restoration. Dr. Landera is proficient in conducting videofluoroscopic swallow studies (modified barium swallow studies), flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, videostroboscopy, and management of voice prostheses following tracheoesophageal voice restoration after total laryngectomy.

Guest appearance on:

Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care