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Dr. Raniah AlSaadi

Dr. Raniah AlSaadi PhD., CCC-SLP

Senior Specialist Speech-Language Pathologist

ENT | 9 years of experience | Speaks Arabic, English

Areas of Expertise:

  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Modified Barium Swallow Studies
  • Voice Disorders
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Dr. Raniah Alsaadi is a speech-language pathologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of swallowing, voice, and cognitive-linguistic disorders in adults with complex medical conditions. She is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that enhances both function and quality of life.

Dr. Alsaadi completed her clinical training and practiced as a clinician at leading medical centers in the United States. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston and, in 2024, completed her PhD at Northwestern University. Her doctoral research focused on nasal high airflow therapy and its effects on swallowing physiology in patients with advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Alsaadi is a dedicated researcher and educator. She combines her expertise with a compassionate, personalized approach to ensure each patient receives the highest standard of care tailored to their needs.

 

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, USA (2024)

Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, USA (2023)

Clinical Fellowship, Brown University Health, USA (2015)

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, USA (2013)

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Dar Al-Hekma University, KSA (2010)

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Certificate of Clinical Competence

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

Saadi, R., Rangwala, R., Shaikh, H., Laghi, F., & Martin-Harris, B. (2024). The effects of noninvasive respiratory support on swallowing physiology, airway protection, and respiratory-swallow pattern in adults: A systematic review. Respiratory medicine, 234, 107844. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107844

Rangwala, R., Saadi, R., Lee, J. J., Reedy, E. L., Kantarcigil, C., Roberts, M., & Martin-Harris, B. (2023). Respiratory-Swallow Coordination in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Parkinson’s disease, 13(5), 681–698. https://doi.org/10.3233/JPD-230057

Krekeler, B. N., Hopkins, A., Tabangin, M. E., Altaye, M., Roberts, R., Saadi, R., Martin-Harris, B., & Rogus-Pulia, N. (2024). Criterion (Concurrent) Validity and Clinical Utility of the Tongueometer Device. American journal of speech-language pathology, 33(4), 1763–1773. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-23-00478

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Modified Barium Swallow Studies
  • Flexible Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
  • Voice Disorders
  • Cognitive-Linguistic Impairments

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