Dr. James Richard Phelan, MD

Dr. James Phelan specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his residency training at the United States Naval Medical Center, where he developed expertise in surgical and non-surgical treatments for complex head and neck conditions.

Dr. Phelan practices at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where he provides comprehensive care for patients with various ear, nose, and throat disorders. His clinical focus includes treating patients who have experienced strokes and related speech difficulties. He performs bedside swallow evaluations to assess patients' ability to eat and drink safely, and he works closely with speech therapy teams to help patients recover their communication abilities after neurological events.