Karen Sheppard-nene M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2642 GLENWOOD PARK AVE ERIE PA, 16508About
Dr. Karen Sheppard-nene is a speech language pathologist practicing in ERIE, PA. Dr. Sheppard-nene specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sheppard-nene 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. Sheppard-nene 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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