Gerardo Rivera 912, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Gerardo Rivera 912

Speech-Language Pathologist

CARR 31 KM 22.4 JUNCOS PR, 00777

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Dr. Gerardo Rivera is a speech language pathologist practicing in JUNCOS, PR. Dr. Rivera specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rivera evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Rivera helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.

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CARR 31 KM 22.4 -
JUNCOS, PR 00777
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New patients: 787-679-6569
Fax: 939-336-7250

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