Matilda Portanova M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
256 SUMMIT AVE MOUNT VERNON NY, 10552About
Dr. Matilda Portanova is a speech language pathologist practicing in MOUNT VERNON, NY. Dr. Portanova specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Portanova 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. Portanova 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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