Robert M. Miller, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-NCD, is chief of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the Veterans' Administration Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. He holds the position of clinical associate professor in the departments of Rehabilitation Medicine; Speech and Hearing Sciences; and Otolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle. A nationally recognized expert on management of swallowing disorders, Dr. Miller has authored numerous chapters and articles on the topic. He is co-author of the book Medical Speech Pathology. He is Board Certified by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences.