Shira Farkas M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Shira Farkas M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

18 YOUMANS DR SPRING VALLEY NY, 10977
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Dr. Shira Farkas is a speech language pathologist practicing in SPRING VALLEY, NY. Dr. Farkas specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Farkas 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. Farkas 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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SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977
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