
Susan Russo
Speech-Language Pathologist
6 LOGANS WAY HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY, 12533About
Dr. Susan Russo is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY. Dr. Russo specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Russo 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. Russo 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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