Ms. Debra Mae Deal M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
9040 EXECUTIVE PARK DR STE 102 KNOXVILLE TN, 37923About
Dr. Debra Deal is a speech language pathologist practicing in KNOXVILLE, TN. Dr. Deal specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Deal 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. Deal 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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THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920