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Matilda Claire Higgins M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
534 101ST AVE N SAINT PETERSBURG FL, 33702About
Dr. Matilda Higgins is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL. Dr. Higgins specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Higgins 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. Higgins 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
- Nilsa Agrait901 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa FL 33602
- Natalie Donihi M.S.,CCC-SLP3950 3RD ST N ST PETERSBURG FL 33703
- Mrs. Kristen Yvonne Gavern MS, CCC-SLP6616 BAY ST ST PETE BEACH FL 33706
- Elizabeth Burklow M.A., CCC-SLP2401 E HENRY AVE TAMPA FL 33610
- Rachel Walding880 6TH ST S SAINT PETERSBURG FL 33701
- Mrs. Mary Sandra b. Justen MSP, CCC-SLP12723 BARRETT DR TAMPA FL 33624
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NORTHSIDE HOSPITALl
6000 49TH ST N SAINT PETERSBURG FL 33709