Patricia J. Meltser, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Patricia J. Meltser

Speech-Language Pathologist

22 TOMPKINS ST WATERBURY CT, 06708
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Dr. Patricia Meltser is a speech language pathologist practicing in WATERBURY, CT. Dr. Meltser specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Meltser 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. Meltser 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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22 TOMPKINS ST -
WATERBURY, CT 06708
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