Ms. Elizabeth Ann Porteus M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
5313 PALEO PINES CIR FORT PIERCE FL, 34951About
Dr. Elizabeth Porteus is a speech language pathologist practicing in FORT PIERCE, FL. Dr. Porteus specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Porteus 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. Porteus 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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