
Sara Rachelefsky M.A., CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
2425 W PRATT BLVD CHICAGO IL, 60645About
Dr. Sara Rachelefsky is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Rachelefsky specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rachelefsky 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. Rachelefsky 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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- Katherine Dimond2211 N. Elston Ave Chicago IL 60614
- Heather Jackman M.A.902 W CYPRESS DR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60005
- Sarah Spencer SLP7600 Terrace Ave Hometown IL 60456
- Dr. Guliz Barkan MDLoyola University Medical Center Maywood IL 60153
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