Maureen Alfermann
Speech-Language Pathologist
7241 PRINCETON AVE SAINT LOUIS MO, 63130About
Dr. Maureen Alfermann is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Alfermann specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Alfermann 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. Alfermann 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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