Shira Gelfand M.S.CCC, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Shira Gelfand M.S.CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist

634 JARVIS AVE FAR ROCKAWAY NY, 11691
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Dr. Shira Gelfand is a speech language pathologist practicing in FAR ROCKAWAY, NY. Dr. Gelfand specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Gelfand 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. Gelfand 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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FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
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