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Karen J Shpiece M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
14219 BRIARWOOD TER ROCKVILLE MD, 20853About
Dr. Karen Shpiece is a speech language pathologist practicing in ROCKVILLE, MD. Dr. Shpiece specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shpiece 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. Shpiece 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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