David M. Zirlen, MS, CCC-SLP

David Zirlen, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at UK HealthCare who focuses on voice and swallowing disorders as well as laryngectomy care and tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP) evaluation, placement and management.

Zirlen previously worked at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Head & Neck Cancer Clinic in Connecticut. He has worked in a variety of settings, including acute care, acute rehabilitation, home care and traumatic brain injury care.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College, followed by his master’s at Southern Connecticut State University.

Personal Statement

Helping others is ingrained in my DNA, as both of my parents were speech pathologists. I am dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, evidenced-based care tailored to my patients’ needs.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and golfing. Previously, I have been the chief of a volunteer ambulance, a medical coordinator of a volunteer fire department, a president of a credit union, and a youth soccer and baseball coach.