Mary A. Carrigan-peek SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2719 HAMBURG ST SCHENECTADY NY, 12303About
Dr. Mary Carrigan-peek is a speech language pathologist practicing in SCHENECTADY, NY. Dr. Carrigan-peek specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Carrigan-peek 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. Carrigan-peek 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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