Carmen Rafoso rivas M.S., SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
8600 SW 92nd St Miami FL, 33156About
Dr. Carmen Rafoso rivas is a speech language pathologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Rafoso rivas specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rafoso rivas 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. Rafoso rivas 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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