Ms. Carol Tomkiewicz MS
Speech-Language Pathologist
73 CONYNGHAM DRUMS ROAD SUGARLOAF PA, 18249About
Dr. Carol Tomkiewicz is a speech language pathologist practicing in SUGARLOAF, PA. Dr. Tomkiewicz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Tomkiewicz 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. Tomkiewicz 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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