Susan Purnell, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Susan Purnell

Speech-Language Pathologist

2316 OCRACOKE ISLAND CT CHAMBERSBURG PA, 17202
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Dr. Susan Purnell is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHAMBERSBURG, PA. Dr. Purnell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Purnell 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. Purnell 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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2316 OCRACOKE ISLAND CT -
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17202
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