Dr. Elizabeth Ann Shuman

Dr. Elizabeth Shuman specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on complex conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and has been practicing for nine years. Her expertise centers on diagnosing and treating voice-related disorders that can significantly impact patients' daily communication and quality of life.

Dr. Shuman practices at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles and Glendale, including Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. She treats patients with voice problems and vocal cord dysfunction, conditions that can make speaking difficult or painful. Her clinical skills include performing fiberoptic pharyngoscopy to examine the throat and voice box, as well as flexible laryngoscopy procedures that allow detailed visualization of the vocal cords. She also conducts bedside swallow exams to evaluate patients who may have difficulty swallowing …safely.