Melissa J Cosgrove M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
10346 S HAMLIN AVE CHICAGO IL, 60655About
Dr. Melissa Cosgrove is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Cosgrove specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Cosgrove 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. Cosgrove 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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