Karen Sheppard-nene M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Karen Sheppard-nene M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2642 GLENWOOD PARK AVE ERIE PA, 16508

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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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2642 GLENWOOD PARK AVE -
ERIE, PA 16508
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