
Shukura Jamila Irwin MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2131 O ST NW WASHINGTON DC, 20037About
Dr. Shukura Irwin is a speech language pathologist practicing in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. Irwin specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Irwin 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. Irwin 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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- Devyn Brauer M.A CF-SLP2600 VIRGINIA AVE NW STE 901 WASHINGTON DC 20037
- Jordan Sender2600 VIRGINIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20037
- Ms. Sarah Odorisio2131 O ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20037
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