Baycrest - Baycrest Hospital - Clinical Services

Application

A physician referral is required for this service. Send referrals to SpeechPathology@baycrest.org or fax to 647-788-0718

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all adults who are experiencing swallowing concerns

Fees

A fee-for-service applies. Payment accepted by credit card (Visa, Mastercard)

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is an assessment performed by a speech language pathologist in consultation with an ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) to see inside the throat when swallowing

FEES allows you and the SLP to see:

-Food is going into your airway instead of your esophagus (food pipe)
-Which parts of your throat may not be working well
-How certain strategies or postures may help you swallow better and/or safer

The SLP uses the FEES results to plan your treatment and discuss the foods and drinks which may be safer for you