About us

The society was created in March 2019 based on the country's need for healthcare professionals with high quality standards, to give them access to information and training, and to raise awareness among the population about swallowing disorders and their treatment.

Fundamental Purpose

Mission

To promote, both for the general public and health professionals, an awareness of the global prevalence and optimal care of swallowing disorders, as well as to improve the care of these disorders through the provision of high-quality education and training.

Visión

To be an association made up of medical personnel specializing in swallowing disorders that promotes international collaboration in education, training and research on dysphagia.

Objetivos



Promote high standards in dysphagia (swallowing disorders) education and training.



Promote public awareness of swallowing disorders worldwide.

Create a relevant and easily accessible educational network for medical personnel in environments far from major cities to support local professional development.

Develop and disseminate global guidelines on problems in clinical practice in the care of dysphagia.

Board of Directors

We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals specializing in the assessment, management, and comprehensive treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Our work is based on ongoing training, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to the safety, well-being, and quality of life of people with swallowing difficulties.

Dra. Melissa Correa

Dr. Melissa Correa Flores

President

Guadalajara, Jalisco

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Dra. Angela Susana Herrera Bandín

Dr. Ángela S. Herrera Bandín

Vice President

Monterrey, Nuevo León

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Dra. Diana Ibarra - The Best Of Diana Ibarra

Secretary

Mexico City

Dr. Zorash Uribe Víquez

Treasurer

State of Mexico

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Dr. Carlos Manzano

Dr. Carlos Manzano, Aquihuatl

SLAD Representative

Mexico City

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Dra. Amparo Sumano

Dr. Amparo Sumano Gotoo

Liaison Committee

Mexico City

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Dr. Roberto Rivera González

Cancun Local Committee SLAD 2026

Cancun

Ms. Pía C. Gallardo Astorga

Terapia Committee

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Lic. José B. Parra Maldonado

Therapy Committee

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Lic. Miguel Alejandro Fernández Chávez

Mr. Miguel Fernández Chávez

Therapy Committee

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Founding Partner


Founding Partner

Dr. Candy Sue Márquez Ávila

CDMX


Founding Partner

Dra. Adlih Noreh Canseco Luna

Oaxaca


Founding Partner

Dr. Christian Aarón Mejía Arista

State of Mexico


Founding Partner

Dr. Mónica Rocio Zavala Solares

CDMX


Founding Partner

Dr. Sara Isabel Lopez Tejeda

CDMX


Founding Partner

Dr. Rocío Villafuerte González

CDMX


Founding Partner

Dr. Elvia Mirel González Ramírez

State of Mexico


Founding Partner

Dr. Joanny P. Alatriste Cequera

Jalapa, Veracruz


Founding Partner

Dr. Martha Alejandra Garcia Mendez

CDMX


Founding Partner

Dr. Patricia Sauri Salazar

Mérida, Yucatán


Founding Partner

Dr. Alejandro Torres Sosa

CDMX