
Shawnda Metellus M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4200 FORBES BLVD STE 112 LANHAM MD, 20706About
Dr. Shawnda Metellus is a speech language pathologist practicing in LANHAM, MD. Dr. Metellus specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Metellus 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. Metellus 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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