Phyllis Avolio Behrer M.H.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
101 LEROY BOWEN DR LYNCHBURG VA, 24502About
Dr. Phyllis Behrer is a speech language pathologist practicing in LYNCHBURG, VA. Dr. Behrer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Behrer 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. Behrer 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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