About the contributor

• Gary D. Gramigna

Gary D. Gramigna

Gary D. Gramigna is a speech pathologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System. He received a Master of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona and has been working in the Boston area for 20 years, specializing in communication and swallowing disorders of adults and special populations in medical settings. Within the VA Boston Healthcare System, he is a leader in oropharyngeal swallowing disorders, developing numerous swallow programs and contributing to research in neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders, particularly oropharyngeal swallowing diagnostics and treatment. He serves as Adjunct Faculty at Emerson College Communication Sciences and Disorders and holds appointments at Boston University and Northeastern University.