Jillian Rose Deforte M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Jillian Rose Deforte M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

319 YETMAN AVE STATEN ISLAND NY, 10307
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Dr. Jillian Deforte is a speech language pathologist practicing in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Dr. Deforte specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Deforte 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. Deforte 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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319 YETMAN AVE -
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10307
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