Peter K Shafer MS CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Peter K Shafer MS CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

25 TERRACE DR VANCOUVER WA, 98661
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Dr. Peter Shafer is a speech language pathologist practicing in VANCOUVER, WA. Dr. Shafer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer 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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VANCOUVER, WA 98661
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