Karen Erlinger, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Karen Erlinger

Speech-Language Pathologist

1244 CLAIRMONT RD DECATUR GA, 30030

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Dr. Karen Erlinger is a speech language pathologist practicing in DECATUR, GA. Dr. Erlinger specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Erlinger 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. Erlinger 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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1244 CLAIRMONT RD -
DECATUR, GA 30030
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