Dr. Santa Maria is a laryngologist who specializes in disorders of the voice, swallowing and airway. She is interested in the full spectrum of laryngology. She is passionate about voice care, and enjoys management of vocal conditions spanning across all voice users including the high-level vocal performer. In addition, she is interested in complex airway disorders and offers endoscopic and open airway reconstruction for the management of these conditions. In addition to managing voice, swallowing and airway disorders, Dr. Santa Maria also provides gender affirming voice care.
She is a post graduate member of the American Broncho-Esophageal Association (ABEA) and the American Laryngological Association (ALA).
- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Laryngology Fellowship
- Stanford University, Residency
- University of California, Berkeley, MPH
- University of Western Australia, MBBS
Education & Training
Dr. Santa Maria has an interest in vocal fold scarring and sulcus. She is involved in basic science research looking at novel treatments for this condition.