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Erin Samaratunga M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4613 BEE CAVES RD STE 202 WEST LAKE HILLS TX, 78746About
Dr. Erin Samaratunga is a speech language pathologist practicing in WEST LAKE HILLS, TX. Dr. Samaratunga specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Samaratunga 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. Samaratunga 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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5656 BEE CAVES ROAD, SUITE M-302 AUSTIN TX 78746