Laura Kathleen Derkacz, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Laura Kathleen Derkacz

Speech-Language Pathologist

3928 W ALABAMA ST APT 14 HOUSTON TX, 77027
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Dr. Laura Derkacz is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOUSTON, TX. Dr. Derkacz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Derkacz 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. Derkacz 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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3928 W ALABAMA ST APT 14 -
HOUSTON, TX 77027
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