Mrs. Denise Layfield M.A., M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 LAKE DR LAUREL PARK NC, 28739About
Dr. Denise Layfield is a speech language pathologist practicing in LAUREL PARK, NC. Dr. Layfield specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Layfield 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. Layfield 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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