
Ms. Erin A. Hielkema M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
8132 WATERBURY PL NW ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87120About
Dr. Erin Hielkema is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Dr. Hielkema specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hielkema 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. Hielkema 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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