
Heather Scism M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
17228 LANCASTER HWY CHARLOTTE NC, 28277About
Dr. Heather Scism is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHARLOTTE, NC. Dr. Scism specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Scism 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. Scism 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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Nearby Providers
- Karen Bragg DSLP2101 SARDIS RD N CHARLOTTE NC 28227
- Mrs. Addie Williford Holzman M.S., CCC-SLP2136 CLUB RD CHARLOTTE NC 28205
- Barbara Favruzzo M.ED. CCC/SLP127 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE NC 28202
- Mrs. Britney Thompson Bouldin M.S., CCC-SLP1323 HOLLY RIDGE DR MATTHEWS NC 28105
- Mrs. Lisa Holly Cyrier MS CCC SLP222 E BLAND ST CHARLOTTE NC 28203
- Miss Courtney Mackey MSP, CCC-CFY1721 EBENEZER RD ROCK HILL SC 29732
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10628 PARK RD CHARLOTTE NC 28210NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTERl
1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PRKWY BOX 3310 MATTHEWS NC 28106PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTERl
222 S HERLONG AVE ROCK HILL SC 29730