Lisa A Marfa S.T., Speech-Language Pathologist
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Lisa A Marfa S.T.

Speech-Language Pathologist

4301 S PINE ST TACOMA WA, 98409
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Dr. Lisa Marfa is a speech language pathologist practicing in TACOMA, WA. Dr. Marfa specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Marfa 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. Marfa 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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Lisa A Marfa S.T.'s Practice location

4301 S PINE ST -
TACOMA, WA 98409
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