Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Dr. Anthony F. Jahn is a New York-based ear, nose, and throat physician with special expertise in ear and voice disorders. He has a 40-year association with the Metropolitan Opera and is medical consultant to several music schools in the tristate area. Dr. Jahn is professor of clinical otolaryngology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the author of over 100 publications, including The Singer’s Guide to Complete Health. He lectures internationally on ear and voice related disorders.

The Non-Singing Larynx

We all know what this organ does when making a tone, but you might be surprised to learn how busy it stays the rest of the time.

Oct 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Classical Singer’s Voice Doctor Answers Your Questions

Postpartum Vocal Health, High Altitude and
Vocal Fatigue

Sep 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Classical Singer’s Voice Doctor Answers Your Questions on: : Extreme Weight Loss, Belting, and Allergy Control

Dear Dr. Jahn, I am a 29-year -old singer in my third year of voice studies. I will be taking part in a physician-supervised diet at a hospital. I currently

Jul 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Sinusitis, Nervous Biting Habits, and Alcohol Elimination

Dear Dr. Jahn: I have a terrible habit of biting my lip. I know it sounds very minor, but I’ve been doing it for about 20 years now – I’m

Jun 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Big “N”, Part Two

In this concluding column, Classical Singer’s voice doctor discusses the symptoms of vocal fold nodules and describes preventative measures and possible cures.

May 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Big “N”

Classical Singer’s voice doctor discusses Nodules, that most frightening and least understood of vocal disorders

Apr 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Medications and your Voice : A Quick Guide for Singers

Dr. Anthony Jahn reviews how common prescription medications and over-the-counter remedies could be affecting your singing.

Mar 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Classical Singer’s Voice Doctor answers your questions

Smoking, Anti-Depressants, Allergies and Birth Control Pills

Feb 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Voice in the New Millennium : Will myth yield to science in the future treatment of singers’ problems?

As we enter the 21st Century and the third millennium, we should reflect on a minor miracle: Opera has survived, intact, to the end of the 20th Century. Opera has

Jan 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Pregnancy: Singing Your Way Through It

Dr. Jahn's tips for delivering the voice while you're awaiting.

Dec 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Halitosis: The Other Half of “Breath Control”

When you’re up close and personal singing that tender duet, the last thing you want to think about is your breath (or theirs!). Dr. Jahn explains some of the causes of dragon breath, and what you can do to prevent it.

Nov 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Q&A Allergies and Vocal Cysts : Allergies and Vocal Cysts

Many singers have health questions that must be kept private. CS has kept these letters anonymous
in the hope that Dr. Jahn’s answers will help other singers suffering from similar problems.