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Mrs. Patricia Ann Destefano-mcnamara M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
31 CRANBERY POND RD PUTNAM VALLEY NY, 10579About
Dr. Patricia Destefano-mcnamara is a speech language pathologist practicing in PUTNAM VALLEY, NY. Dr. Destefano-mcnamara specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Destefano-mcnamara 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. Destefano-mcnamara 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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1980 CROMPOND ROAD CORTLANDT MANOR NY 10567PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTERl
670 STONELEIGH AVENUE CARMEL NY 10512HELEN HAYES HOSPITALl
51 NORTH ROUTE 9W WEST HAVERSTRAW NY 10993