
David Spivak M.S., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
5666 CLYMER RD QUAKERTOWN PA, 18951About
Dr. David Spivak is a speech language pathologist practicing in QUAKERTOWN, PA. Dr. Spivak specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Spivak 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. Spivak 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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