Donna E. Whitfield M.A., CCC SP.
Speech-Language Pathologist
50 MONTEBELLO RD SUFFERN NY, 10901About
Dr. Donna Whitfield is a speech language pathologist practicing in SUFFERN, NY. Dr. Whitfield specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Whitfield 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. Whitfield 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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