Mrs. Leslie Neilson M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
8030 LA MESA BLVD LA MESA CA, 91942About
Dr. Leslie Neilson is a speech language pathologist practicing in LA MESA, CA. Dr. Neilson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Neilson 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. Neilson 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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