Marie Jette, PhD
Locations
CU Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street Suite 304, Denver, CO 80206720-516-9407
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
As a speech-language pathologist, my primary clinical interests are assessment and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. I also provide voice and communication training to folks in the trans community.
Care Philosophy
Our multidisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists and laryngologists strives to provide the best and most up to date care for people with voice and upper airway disorders across the lifespan. I work with patients on an individual level and tailor treatment to their social and occupational needs.
Specialties
- Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
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Transgender Health
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Aging Face, Airway disorders, Airway noises/obstruction, Auditory Verbal Therapy, Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts, Chronic cough/throat-clearing, Globus sensation, Hoarseness, Infectious laryngitis, Laryngeal cancer, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Muscle tension dysphonia, Parkinson’s Disease, Professional Voice Problems, Spasmodic dysphonia, Sulcus Vocalis, Transgender voice, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Vocal tremor, Voice disorders
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Rehabilitation Therapy
Speech Therapy
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Symptoms and Manifestations
Cough
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Audiology
Auditory Verbal Therapy
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I find joy in being outdoors, whether skiing, hiking, cycling, or cheering for my kids on the soccer field. When I'm stuck indoors I enjoy reading, puzzles, and cooking.
Volunteer Activities
I am on the Professional Development Committee for Voice and Upper Airway Disorders Special Interest Group at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I am also a site visitor for ASHA's Council on Academic Accreditation. Beyond service to my profession, I foster kittens for an animal rescue organization and teach English to refugees.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of British Columbia, BC Canada (2003)
Graduate Schools
MS, MGH Institute Of Health Professions (2006)
PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison (2015)
Fellowships
Massachusetts General Hospital Program (2007)
University of Colorado (2017)
Professional Memberships
American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Member
Association for Chemoreception Sciences, Member
Colorado Speech-Language Hearing Association, Member
National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association, Member
Research & Grants
Grants
GALIIP Pilot Award (PI: Rena Yadlapati, MD) (2018)
Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Grant (Co-PI: Jen Lewon, MA) (2019)
Davis Phinney Foundation Grant (PI: Elizabeth Cuadrado, MS) (2020)
Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Grant (Co-PI: Karin Boerger, PhD) (2020)
Research Interests for Patients
My research focuses on improving assessment and treatment of patients with voice and upper airway disorders. I am broadly involved in research examining the pathophysiology of laryngeal diseases, particularly those related to irritation and inflammation. I use translational research techniques to investigate the structure and function of chemical receptors in the larynx and their relationship to chronic cough, paradoxical vocal fold motion, and vocal hyper function.
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I assess and treat patients with voice disorders (neurogenic, organic, muscle tension-related), chronic cough, and paradoxical vocal fold motion/vocal cord dysfunction. I also provide gender-affirming voice therapy services to patients who are transgender, gender-nonconforming, or nonbinary.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Vocal fold biomechanics, laryngeal inflammation, chemoreception in the larynx
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2820
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2831