Niki Skentzos M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
189 WHEATLEY RD GLEN HEAD NY, 11545About
Dr. Niki Skentzos is a speech language pathologist practicing in GLEN HEAD, NY. Dr. Skentzos specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Skentzos 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. Skentzos 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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