Lawrence Kashat

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lawrence Kashat, a board-certified otolaryngologist with specialized expertise in laryngology (voice, swallowing, & airway disorders), to our medical team! As one of only a few voice, swallowing, and airway specialists in our state, Dr. Kashat brings exceptional expertise to our community. His commitment to improving patients’ quality of life makes him a trusted resource for addressing complex and challenging conditions. Dr. Kashat is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the voice, airway, and swallowing. If you’re experiencing hoarseness, vocal cord issues, voice fatigue, cough, frequent throat clearing, drainage in the throat/runny nose, a sensation of a lump in the throat or throat tightness, difficulty swallowing, sore throats, acid reflux-related throat problems, breathing difficulties, tonsillitis, or other complex conditions, Dr. Kashat provides expert, compassionate care tailored to your needs. If you or someone you know is dealing with voice, airway, or swallowing issues—or has persistent throat-related concerns—Dr. Kashat is here to help with advanced care you can rely on.

• Bachelor of Medical Science with honors, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, 2005-2009
• Master of Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2009-2011
• Doctor of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2011-2016
• Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, 2016-2021
• Fellowship in Laryngology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2021-2022

Hospitals

• University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
• McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• American Medical Association
• Michigan Otolaryngologic Society
• Michigan State Medical Society

National

• Highest Ranked Abstract in General Otolaryngology, Wellness in the Mobile Age: Connecting Otolaryngology Residents to Mindfulness, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September 2019.
• Highest Ranked Poster in General Otolaryngology, Beyond Yoga: What Do Otolaryngology Residents Need from a Wellness Curriculum?, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. September 2019.
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 2016.

Regional

• New England Otolaryngological Society Resident Research Grant Award, 2019

Institutional

• University of Connecticut Otolaryngology Residency Resident Leadership Award, 2021
• Arthur L. Foley, M.D., Ph.D., Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Academic Medicine, 2015
• Student Honoree at the Da Vinci Gala for Thyroid Cancer Care & Research, 2013
• Wilbur C. Wright Memorial Scholarship for Oncology Research, 2013
• Michigan State University Oncology Research Award, 2012
• Institute of Medical Science Research Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2009
• Western Excellence in Leadership Gold Award, 2008
• Dean’s Honor List, Western University, 2005-2009