Elizabeth Jean Polachek
Speech-Language Pathologist
7238 FRANKLIN ST APT G FOREST PARK IL, 60130About
Dr. Elizabeth Polachek is a speech language pathologist practicing in FOREST PARK, IL. Dr. Polachek specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Polachek 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. Polachek 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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