Yakubu Karagama
Private Voice Specialist
Specialist Care For Your Voice and Throat
One of the UK's leading voice doctors — diagnosis and treatment for professional voice problems, vocal cord disorders and throat conditions.
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Years in Laryngology
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Consultation Locations
Vocal Disorders
Conditions affecting the voice and throat
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Leukoplakia & Dysplasia
Consultant-led diagnosis and monitoring of vocal cord leukoplakia and dysplasia, precancerous changes most strongly linked to smoking.
- Microlaryngoscopy with biopsy
- Smoking cessation and reflux management
- Surgical removal for higher-grade changes
- Ongoing surveillance endoscopy
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Laryngeal Papilloma
Consultant-led diagnosis and management of laryngeal papilloma, wart-like growths on the vocal cords caused by HPV.
- Microlaryngoscopy to remove papillomas
- Regular surveillance endoscopy
- Adjuvant therapy for frequently recurring disease
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Laryngeal Granuloma
Consultant-led diagnosis and treatment for laryngeal granuloma, a benign growth typically caused by reflux, intubation or vocal strain.
- Reflux treatment
- Voice therapy to reduce throat clearing and vocal strain
- Microlaryngoscopy for persistent cases
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Reinke's Oedema
Consultant-led diagnosis and treatment for Reinke's oedema, a swelling of the vocal cords strongly linked to smoking.
- Smoking cessation
- Microlaryngoscopy to reduce the swelling
About
One of the UK's leading voice doctors.
Voice Specialist
Former Secretary of the British Laryngological Association and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
Course Director
Founder and course director of the Manchester (later London) Phonosurgery Course, training ENT surgeons in advanced voice techniques.
Research-Led
MSc in Advanced Voice Research (University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 2005) with 50+ publications and a visiting Senior Lecturer post at King's College London.
Process
Your Care Journey
From your first call to full recovery — here's what to expect.
Procedures
How Mr Karagama treats voice and throat conditions
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Vocal Hygiene
Practical, everyday advice to protect your voice and reduce the risk of vocal cord problems developing.
- Staying well hydrated throughout the day
- Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol
- Managing reflux where relevant
- Avoiding shouting, screaming or prolonged throat clearing
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Thyroplasty
A surgical implant procedure to permanently reposition a paralysed vocal cord and restore voice quality.
- Performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, so voice can be checked during surgery
- Approximately two hours in theatre
- Home within twenty-four hours, with around three days of vocal rest afterwards
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Voice Lifts
A procedure to restore vocal cord bulk and closure, most often used to treat the ageing voice.
- Assessment of vocal cord bowing with video stroboscopy
- Injection augmentation to restore closure
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Vocal Cord Injections
Injection augmentation to bulk out an underperforming vocal cord and improve voice quality.
- Choice of filler material (hyaluronic acid, collagen, fat, or similar)
- Effects generally lasting six to twelve months
- Can be repeated as the effect wears off
Testimonials
What our Patients Say
Real feedback from patients treated for voice and throat conditions.