
Karen Shusterman M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
12794 FOREST HILL BLVD WELLINGTON FL, 33414About
Dr. Karen Shusterman is a speech language pathologist practicing in WELLINGTON, FL. Dr. Shusterman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shusterman 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. Shusterman 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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10101 FOREST HILL BLVD WELLINGTON FL 33414