Voice and swallowing therapy for adults in San Diego

Located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, the Ronny Schwartz Center for Voice and Swallowing offers highly specialized therapy for children and adults who have trouble speaking or swallowing.

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How to find us

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Phone Numbers

Phone
858-626-4444

Hours

Hours

Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5 pm

Parking

Paid parking is available in several parking structures located on the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus.

Amenities

ATMCafeteriaChapel or meditation roomCoffee cartGift shopHealing gardenImagingPaid parking (cash and credit)Pet therapySpiritual careValet parkingWi-Fi

While Scripps offers some traditional voice therapy and swallowing therapy services at several locations in San Diego, our most advanced diagnostic equipment is located at the Ronny Schwartz Center for Voice and Swallowing. Patients are referred to the Ronny Schwartz Center from all over the country because of our advanced diagnostic tools and breadth of experience.


Our team of certified therapists work collaboratively to diagnose your medical condition, create a customized treatment plan and help restore your quality of life. Our wide range of services for children and adults includes:


  • Speech-language therapy to address a number of issues that can affect the vocal cords, including age-related changes, medical conditions and trauma
  • Special one-on-one therapy for people who use their voices professionally
  • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and Speak Out! (LOUD) for people with Parkinson’s disease
  • Therapy for people who have trouble swallowing due to neurological conditions, birth defects or brain injury
  • Specialized therapy and support services for people who have been diagnosed with head or neck cancer
  • Evaluation of motility disorders that can cause long-term acid reflux, heartburn and chronic cough
  • Advanced diagnostic tools including high-definition videostroboscopy and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)  


Learn more about our services, including our state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.


Please note that you’ll need a referral from your doctor prior to receiving care at the Ronny Schwartz Center.

Services at this location

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Scripps speech-language pathologists in San Diego offer speech therapy for adults and children who have speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders.

Information for patients and visitors

Scripps Clinic La Jolla in the Poole Building is on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Also known as the 9834 building, the Poole Building is located across from Parking Structure C (staff parking). The campus entrance is on Genesee Avenue, between I-5 and Campus Point Drive. Download and print our campus map. (PDF, 850 KB)


Paid parking is available in several locations throughout the campus: 


Underground Parking Structure A, located beneath Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building)Parking Structures B, located next to XiMED Medical Center (9850 building)Parking Structure D, connected by bridge to Anderson Medical Pavilion (9898 building)


Scripps charges for parking after 30 minutes. We also offer valet parking for a flat fee. Our rates are as follows: 


  • First 30 minutes: Free
  • 31 minutes to 4 hours: $6
  • 4 hours to all day: $12
  • Maximum per day: $12
  • Valet parking: $8


Valet service is located in the circular drive in front of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building).


Self-parking for disabled visitors and clergy is free. Visitors with disabilities must present their parking placards to parking gate attendants. After valet hours, please visit the information desk. Clergy can receive validation from the hospital security office.


Parking fees must be paid using our self-pay kiosks. You can use any payment type (cash, debit card or credit card). Self-pay kiosks are conveniently located throughout the campus:


Outside Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building), near the fountain Inside Parking Structure B, in the elevator lobby Inside Parking Structure D


If you prefer to pay with cash, an ATM is located on the lower level of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (9888 building), near the elevators.

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