Kathleen Jean Elfers M.A., CCC-SLP, TSHH, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kathleen Jean Elfers M.A., CCC-SLP, TSHH

Speech-Language Pathologist

13321 87TH ST OZONE PARK NY, 11417
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Dr. Kathleen Elfers is a speech language pathologist practicing in OZONE PARK, NY. Dr. Elfers specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Elfers 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. Elfers 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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OZONE PARK, NY 11417
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