04/02/2025
👋 I'm Dr. Katherine Yung, a fellowship-trained laryngologist based in San Francisco. I grew up playing the violin, string bass, and singing in choirs. While I may not have the same level of talent as my speech pathology partners—Kristen Bond, Wynde Vastine, and Nic Valdez—I was honored to be part of the .stanford and even received a small music scholarship to support my vocal studies (a little-known fact!).
When I discovered the field of laryngology, everything fell into place. My passion for music, singing, medicine, and surgery converged beautifully in this specialized area. I am continually amazed by the larynx, a small yet perfectly designed organ that controls our breathing, swallowing, voice, and significantly influences how we present ourselves to the world. I find great joy in engaging with patients and helping them regain their authentic voice, enjoy home-cooked meals, read aloud to their children, or perform on stage.
After nearly 10 years in academic medicine, I left UCSF in 2018 to establish San Francisco Voice & Swallowing, which gained national and international recognition as a center for gender-affirming voice care, professional voice, and managing other voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. I am proud of what we achieved at SFVS, and I am now excited to join Sutter Health as the Director of Laryngology. I look forward to what’s next!
🎓 Training:
🔺 Undergraduate
🔺 MD
🔺 General Surgery Internship
🔺 Otolaryngology Residency .ent
🔺 Laryngology Fellowship
✅ Board Certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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