
Mrs. Melissa Markotsis M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 MCCOUNS LN OYSTER BAY NY, 11771About
Dr. Melissa Markotsis is a speech language pathologist practicing in OYSTER BAY, NY. Dr. Markotsis specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Markotsis 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. Markotsis 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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- Ms. Renee Yvette Banks CCC-SLP11520 142ND ST SOUTH OZONE PARK NY 11436
- Peggy Levitan MA/CCC-SLPSALTZMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES CTR HEMPSTEAD NY 11549
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