Cindy Moore, MD
About me
Dr. Cindy Moore grew up in a large family in a small rural town in southern Illinois. From a young age, she was drawn to medicine and caring for others—a passion that continues to guide her today.
That passion led Dr. Moore to specialize in ENT (ear, nose, and throat care), also known as Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Her commitment to improving patients’ lives—whether through surgery or personalized care plans—is what fuels her work every day.
Dr. Moore completed a fellowship in Laryngology and care of the professional voice, a subspecialty focused on the throat, voice, and airway. Some of the most rewarding moments in her practice come from helping patients with airway disorders. Giving someone the ability to breathe freely again is one of the most meaningful parts of what she does.
Voice care is another passion that drives her work. Our voices connect us to the people around us. For many, voice is central to their careers and identity. Helping patients protect and restore that part of themselves is incredibly fulfilling for Dr. Moore. Her goal is to help people across central and southern Illinois stay vocal, confident, and heard—whether they’re teachers, singers, public speakers, or simply trying to stay connected with loved ones.
Dr. Moore earned her medical degree from SIU School of Medicine, completed her residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and went on to complete a Laryngology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was proud to return to SIU Medicine and give back to the region that shaped her. Today, she lives in central Illinois with her family and is proud to serve the community she calls home.
Treatments of Dr. Moore's include:
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Vocal Tremor
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyps
- Vocal Cord Nodules
- Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
- Laryngeal Leukoplakia
- Posterior Glottic Stenosis
- Subglottic Stenosis
- Glottis Stenosis
- Zenker's Diverticulum
- Dysphagia
- Voice Disorders
Gender
Education & training
Hospital Privileges
- Memorial Health Hospital, Springfield, IL
- HSHS St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL
Research Interests
Airway stenosis & acute laryngeal injury following intubation.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Medical Association
Triological Society
Invited Lectureship and Panels
Panelist: OCC: From Concept to Reality: The Future is Now. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
Memorial Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds “How to Share (the airway)”
SIU Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery combined speech language pathology conference “Updates in Laryngology: Insights for the SLP”
SIU Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Co-presenter for “Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for PAP Intolerant Sleep Apnea”