Melissa Riordan M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
64 HIGH COUNTRY SQ BANNER ELK NC, 28604About
Dr. Melissa Riordan is a speech language pathologist practicing in BANNER ELK, NC. Dr. Riordan specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Riordan 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. Riordan 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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