Frank Defilppo

Speech-Language Pathologist

1244 CLAIRMONT RD DECATUR GA, 30030 Show map

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Dr. Frank Defilppo is a speech language pathologist practicing in DECATUR, GA. Dr. Defilppo specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Defilppo 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. Defilppo 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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Frank Defilppo's Practice location

1244 CLAIRMONT RD -
DECATUR, GA 30030

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Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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