Mrs. Trisha Ann Westervelt M.S., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3811 RAMBLEWOOD AVE DURHAM NC, 27713About
Dr. Trisha Westervelt is a speech language pathologist practicing in DURHAM, NC. Dr. Westervelt specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Westervelt 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. Westervelt 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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