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Hi! I’m Dr. Aaron Feinstein

Dr. Aaron Feinstein - Los Angeles Voice Center

  • Board-certified in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

  • Expert in disorders of the ear, nose and throat

  • Fellowship-trained in Laryngology
    Founder of Los Angeles Voice Center

With extensive experience in medical and surgical treatment for voice problems and trouble swallowing, I am here to help you make the best individual choice for your unique health situation and preferences.

I understand that your voice is your passion. That’s why LA Voice Center is here to save your voice (and your passion).

More about Dr. Feinstein

  • Dr. Feinstein studied neuroscience at the University of Southern California, earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa and distinction as a USC Renaissance Scholar.

    He attended Yale University School of Medicine, where he received both Doctor of Medicine and Master of Health Science degrees.

    He was recognized with multiple awards, including the Frank Parker Prize for the graduating student with the best qualifications for a successful physician.

    He pursued his surgical residency at UCLA Medical Center and excelled in patient care and leadership roles.

    He deepened his training in Laryngology and Professional Voice during fellowship at UCLA, where he enhanced his proficiency in treating elite singers, actors and other persons with demanding vocal needs.

    Curriculum Vitae

    • 2017-2018: Fellowship, Laryngology and Professional Voice, UCLA Medical Center

    • 2012-2017: Residency, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA Medical Center

    • 2010-2011: Master of Health Science, Clinical Research, Yale University School of Medicine

    • 2007-2012: Doctor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine

    • 2002-2006: Bachelor of Arts, Honors, University of Southern California

    • 1998-2002: Valedictorian, John Adams High School, South Bend, Indiana

    • 2015: Vice President’s Resident Research Award, Triological Combined Sections Meeting

    • 2012: Frank Parker Prize: for the graduating student who, during the course, has shown the best qualifications for a successful physician

    • 2012: Departmental Honors for M.D. Thesis

    • 2011: Farr Scholar: in recognition of excellence in research as a Yale medical student and for leadership and creativity in pursuit of medical knowledge at Yale

    • 2009: John and Jessie Ogilvie Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a medical student in the third- or fourth-year class who shows ability, character, and promise for a career in surgery

    • 2006: USC Phi Beta Kappa

    • 2006: USC Renaissance Scholar

  • Dr. Feinstein has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals, authored several book chapters on ear, nose and throat disorders and given talks at local and national meetings.

    He served as a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA. His treatment philosophy emphasizes compassionate and personalized patient care.

    RESEARCH PAPERS – PEER REVIEWED

    1. Magri D, Vasilas P, Muto A, Fitzgerald TN, Fancher TT, Feinstein AJ, Nishibe T, Dardik A. Elevated monocytes in patients with critical limb ischemia diminish after bypass surgery. Journal of Surgical Research. 2011 May; 167(1): 140-150. PMID 19854451.

    2. Jadlowiec CC, Feigel A, Yang C, Feinstein AJ, Kim ST, Collins MJ, Kondo Y, Muto A, Dardik A. Reduced adult endothelial cell EphB4 function promotes venous remodeling. American Journal of Physiology Cell Physiology. 2013 Apr; 304(7): C627-35. PMID 23269240.

    3. Feinstein AJ, Soulos PR, Long JB, Herrin J, Roberts KB, Yu JB, Gross CP. Variation in receipt of radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery: assessing the impact of physicians and geographic regions. Medical Care. 2013 Apr; 51(4): 330-8. PMID 23151590.

    4. Feinstein AJ, Ciarleglio MM, Cong X, Otremba MD, Judson BL. Parotid gland lymphoma: prognostic analysis of 2140 patients. Laryngoscope. 2013 May; 123(5): 1199-203. PMID 23576299.

    5. Peng KA, Feinstein AJ, Salinas JB, Chhetri DK. Utility of the Transnasal Esophagoscope in the Management of Chemoradiation-Induced Esophageal Stenosis. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 2015;124(3):221-226. PMID 25228669.

    6. Feinstein AJ, Long J, Soulos PR, Ma X, Herrin J, Frick KD, Chagpar AB, Krumholz HM, Yu JB, Ross JS, Gross CP. Older women with localized breast cancer: costs and survival rates increased across two time periods. Health Affairs. 2015;34(4):592–600. PMID 25847641.

    7. Feinstein AJ, Davis J, Gonzalez L, Blackwell KE, Abemayor E, Mendelsohn AH. Hyponatremia and Perioperative Complications in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Head & Neck. 2016 Apr;38 Suppl 1:E1370-4. PMID 26382762.

    8. Arcega RS, Feinstein AJ, Bhuta S, Blackwell KE, Rao NP, Pullarkat ST. An unusual initial presentation of mantle cell lymphoma arising from the lymphoid stroma of warthin tumor. Diagnostic Pathology. 2015;10(1):209. PMID 26634829.

    9. Feinstein AJ, Peng KA, Bhuta SM, Abemayor E, Mendelsohn AH. Laryngeal Oncocytic Cystadenomas Masquerading as Laryngoceles. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2016 Jan-Feb;37(1):17-21. PMID 26700253.

    10. Suh JD, Kuan EC, Thompson CF, Scawn RL, Feinstein AJ, Barham HP, Kingdom TT, Ramakrishnan VR. Using fixed anatomical landmarks to avoid medial rectus injury: a radiographic analysis in patients with and without Graves’ disease. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2016 Jul-Aug;37(4):334-8. PMID 27040416.

    11. Feinstein AJ, Alonso J, Yang SE, St. John M. Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration for Parotid and Submandibular Gland Lesions. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2016 Sep;155(3):431-6. PMID 27095051.

    12. Feinstein AJ, Goel A, Raghavan G, Long J, Chhetri DK, Berke GS, Mendelsohn AH. Endoscopic Management of Subglottic Stenosis. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2017;143(5):500-505. PMID 28241174.

    13. Feinstein AJ, Shay SG, Chang E, Lewis MS, Wang MB. Treatment Outcomes in Veterans with HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2017 Mar-Apr;38(2):188-192. PMID 28342482.

    14. Feinstein AJ, Zhang Z, Chhetri DK, Long J. Measurement of Cough Aerodynamics in Healthy Adults. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 2017 May;126(5):396-400. PMID 28397558.

    15. Feinstein AJ, Zaki M, Zaghi S, Tajima T, Wang MB. Utilization of a Mandibular Advancement Device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Veteran Population. Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine. 2017 July;4(2):37-40.

    BOOK CHAPTERS

    • Le T. et al. (2010). First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2010 (20thEd). New York: McGraw Hill. Contributing Editor, Renal, Musculoskeletal and Pathology chapters.

    • Le T. et al. (2011). First Aid for the Basic Sciences: General Principles (2ndEd). New York: McGraw Hill. Contributing Editor, Microbiology chapter.

    • Le T. et al. (2012). First Aid for the USML E Step 1 2012 (22ndEd). New York: McGraw Hill. Author, First Aid Expressvideo lecture series, Endocrinology and Gastrointestinal chapters.

    • Mallen-St. Clair J, Feinstein AJ, Nabili V (2015). Lump on Neck Increasing in Size. In de Virgilio C, Frank PN and Grigorian A (Eds.), Surgery: A Case Based Clinical Review (pp. 133-141). New York, NY: Springer.

    • Feinstein AJ, Mendelsohn AH, Remacle M. Larynx and Hypopharynx: Endoscopic Surgery. In Singh and Patel (Eds.), International Textbook of Otolaryngologic Principles and Practice. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; In Press

    • Feinstein AJ, Dewan K (2018). Larynx: Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing. In Chhetri and Dewan (Eds.), Dysphagia Evaluation and Management in Otolaryngology. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

    • Feinstein AJ, Long J. Glottic Insufficiency. In Chhetri and Dewan (Eds.), Dysphagia Evaluation and Management in Otolaryngology. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

  • Dr. Feinstein was raised in Indiana, where he developed his passion for music through saxophone and clarinet performance.

    He remains a music enthusiast and enjoys the theatrical and cinematic arts.

    He loves the outdoors, frequently visiting Southern California’s beautiful beaches and hiking trails with his wife and children.

PATIENTS LOVE DR. FEINSTEIN

  • "He is not only good at what he does but he takes his time explains and he really cares."

    One of the nicest doctors I've ever met. I had a septoplasty done a few weeks ago, the way he did it was pretty much almost painless after. He wrote me a script for narcos and I only it took it the day after because he is eloquent and precise in his surgery skills. Once again he is very careful and takes care of you. I can finally breathe right and hope that it will only get better. Thank you doctor Feinstein for your good work!

    — Kons

  • "Dr. Aaron is so extremely kind and attentive to patients. "

    He took the time to answer all questions and everyone at the office answers calls and helps figure out insurance issues and biopsy issues. They are kind, professional people. And it is beyond a breathe of fresh air. You won't regret a visit with Dr. Aaron Feinstein!

    — Grace B.

  • "Dr. Fienstein was so professional, and knowledgeable."

    I truly felt totally comfortable with the treatment done for my vertigo. It was a pretty severe case in both sides of my ears. Within 24 hours I felt so much better. I had only to return for one more treatment.

    — Shelly S.

  • "Dr. Feinstein was perfectly on time, answered all questions, and listened to my son."

    I’ve been to many doctors. I have never, ever, had a doctor walk into the room at the exact moment of my appointment time, until yesterday. Dr. Feinstein was perfectly on time, answered all questions, and listened to my son. He is a true professional and I’m grateful to know there are good doctors like him still around.

    — Cali C.

Meet Our Team

Ms. Paige Plotkin

Speech Pathologist, Voice and Singing Specialist

    • M.S.

    • CCC-SLP

    • Director of Voice Rehabilitation

    • Professional Singing Voice Specialist

    • Head and Neck Cancer Treatment and Management

    • Dysphagia Therapy and Upper Airway Management

    • Transgender Affirming Voice Care

    • Neonatal Feeding Intervention

    • Lymphedema Certified

    • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

    • USC-Keck Medical Center and Verdugo Hills Hospital

    • Cedars-Sinai Voice and Swallowing Clinic

    • Riverside County University Hospital Voice and Swallowing Clinic

    • Vocal Performance and Music Education at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University

    • Masters Degree in Speech Pathology at Nova Southeastern University in South Florida

    • Estill Voice Training and certificate in 2021

    • Vocology Certificate at the Utah Center for Vocology and National Center for Voice and Speech in 2022

    • Intensive voice workshop on the science of the singing voice with Dr. Sundberg, Dr. Filipa La and Dr. Brian Gill in 2023

    • Trained at Philadelphia Voice Clinic

    • Trained with cleft and craniofacial team at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

    • Trained at the Nova Southeastern University Voice Clinic

    • National Association of Teachers

    • Voice Foundation

    • Pan American Vocology Association

    • Southern California Voice Foundation Chapter, Board Member

    • American Speech and Language Association

  • Ms. Plotkin is passionate about singing, and currently performs with various semi-professional groups and venues throughout the Los Angeles Area.

    She currently studies voice with Dr. Brian Gill.

    She also loves the outdoors and enjoys snowboarding and scuba diving throughout various parts of the world.

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