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Melissa Purdy M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Melissa Purdy M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

1931 BLACK ROCK TPKE FAIRFIELD CT, 06825
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Dr. Melissa Purdy is a speech language pathologist practicing in FAIRFIELD, CT. Dr. Purdy specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Purdy 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. Purdy 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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1931 BLACK ROCK TPKE -
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
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