Nesreen H. Alawami, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Nesreen H. Alawami, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
About Nesreen H. Alawami
Nesreen H. Alawami, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a senior Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with over 20 years of experience specializing in swallowing disorders and head and neck cancer, particularly total laryngectomy. She began her career at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) in the Texas Medical Center, where she provided comprehensive care for both inpatients and outpatients. In 2025, she transitioned to Houston Methodist ENT Specialists, focusing on outpatient management.
Ms. Alawami earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders with a minor in Psychology from the University of Houston (UH), followed by a Master of Arts in Communication Disorders from UH in 2001. She completed her clinical fellowship at HMH and has been a dedicated member of the institution ever since.
A Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S) since 2010, Ms. Alawami is actively engaged in professional education and advocacy. She has presented at local and national conferences, including the Houston Association for Communication Disorders (HACD), the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Clinical Interests
- Head and neck cancer
- Swallowing and swallowing disorders (Dysphagia)
- Total laryngectomy
Accepted Insurance Plans
- BCBS PPO Wespath
- Blue Choice POS
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Edge
- Blue Essentials
- Blue Essentials Access
- Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
- Cigna Allegiance OAP
- Cigna Allegiance PPO
- Cigna APWU
- Cigna C-24 Network
- Cigna Choice Fund
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna Global Health Benefits (International)
- Cigna Great West
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna LocalPlus
- Cigna NALC
- Cigna Network
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Qualcare
- Cigna Shared Administration OAP
- Cigna Shared Administration PPO
- Cigna SureFit
- Community Health Choice Marketplace Advantage HMO DSNP
- Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
- Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
- GeoBlue
- HMO Blue
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Medicare
- TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
- TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
- TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
- TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
- TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
- TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
- TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
- TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
Credentials
- Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders | American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders | 2010
- Speech Pathology | Houston Methodist Hospital , Houston, Texas | 2002
- Communication Disorders | University of Houston, Houston, Texas | 2001
- Communication Disorders | University of Houston, Houston, Texas | 1999
- Houston Methodist Hospital
Languages
- English