Tracy Klugger, MS, CCC-SLP
Instructor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Speech Language Pathologist
Instructor - University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinic 720-516-6325
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Department, Section/Division: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Practice Locations

CU Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 501
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-6325
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Hospital Affiliation
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
  • Colorado License in Speech-Language Pathology, License (2017)
  • McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program, Specialized Training (2016)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology-American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Certificate (2007)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hypopharyngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Oral and oropharyngeal cancer
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Post-cancer treatment dysphagia
  • Rehabilitation Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
Clinical Interest for Patients
My interests are restoring speech, swallowing, and alaryngeal voice to patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients; to return them to as normal speech and swallow as possible following treatment for head and neck cancer.

Personal Interests
I love to be outdoors, whether it be running or swimming with my two young daughters, or skiing with my husband. I also love to travel, and my favorite spot is the beach.

Education & Training

Graduate Schools:
  • MS, Rush University Medical Center (2006)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL) (2004)

Recognition & Awards

  • ACE Award, ASHA (2020)
  • Student Award for Clinical Excellence, Speech Language Pathology (2006)

Professional Memberships

  • Dysphagia Research Society, member
  • The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Speech-Language Pathologist

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I assess and treat dysphagia and dysarthria post head and neck surgery and/or radiation treatment, alaryngeal voice restoration following total laryngectomy including TEP management and artificial larynx, and provide preventative swallowing therapy for patients undergoing radiation to head and neck.


Fax Phone: (720) 516-5001
Office Phone: (720) 516-6325