Provider
Gregory Postma, MD
Otolaryngology
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
About Gregory Postma, MD
Dr. Gregory Postma is Professor and Vice-Chairman in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and is the Director of the Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing Disorders since 2005. In 1984, Dr. Postma received his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia and completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993. Following two years as faculty at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth Virginia, he took a fellowship in laryngology and professional voice at Vanderbilt University and joined the faculty at Wake Forest in 1996. Dr. Postma's clinical interests span the entire field of laryngology. These include voice disorders, professional and singing voice care, dysphagia and complex swallowing disorders, airway surgery and reconstruction, spasmodic dysphonia, extraesophageal and gastroesophageal reflux, and chronic cough. In addition, he is one of the pioneers in the area of in-office surgery including transnasal esophagoscopy and un-sedated laryngeal and airway laser surgery. This work has revolutionized the care of individuals with a host of voice and swallowing problems at a fraction of their previous costs. He is a past President of the American Broncho-Esophagologic Association (ABEA), the Dysphagia Research Society and the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology. He is the author or co-author of 100 peer-reviewed publications and has written 50 chapters and invited articles as well as edited 3 books. He has given more than 600 presentations on a wide array of laryngologic topics. He has been selected as one of America’s Top Doctors, a reference that identifies the top 1 % of physicians in the nation, for the past fourteen years.
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Clinical Interests
Laryngology
Voice and swallowing disorders
Professional and singing voice care
Dysphagia and associated swallowing disorders
Airway surgery and reconstruction, spasmodic dysphonia
Extraesophageal and gastroesophageal reflux
Chronic cough -
Research Interests
Extraesophageal reflux
Surgical and
extraesophageal reflux
Surgical and
non-surgical management of swallowing disorders
In-office surgery -
Other Info
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Specialties
Otolaryngology
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Director and Vice Chairman, Augusta University Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - Certified, 1994
Education and Training
Medical School: Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, 1984
Residency: Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Locations
1447 Harper Street
Augusta, GA 30912
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Dr. Postma’s Reviews
August 30, 2024
Dr Gregory Postma with his experience is one of those doctors who is hard replace. He saved my life in xxx & he will save it again on xxx 2024. How do you thank a doctor with his skill who saves your life. I will be forever grateful. I pray for Dr Postma often.
May 8, 2024
Very good
January 22, 2024
Dr. Postma is an excellent doctor who understands the condition of my xxx and the needs I have. He reminded me again not to have surgery without his imput on the xxx that will be interjected into my xxx. Instructing me to have the physician contact him before any surgical procedure. Appreciate his concern and involvement.
December 31, 2023
Dr. Postma asked questions and listened. He was very easy to talk to and explained things very well.
December 1, 2023
DR was great
October 27, 2023
Bedside care just important as Dr's knowledge and skills in his field giveing pt that concern in the office just as important
October 1, 2023
Dr Postma answered all my questions as usual. He always takes the time to explain everything in words I can understand. I'm grateful that he helped me with my voice xxx.
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