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Maya S Ekus MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
707 EDGEWOOD ST NE WASHINGTON DC, 20017About
Dr. Maya Ekus is a speech language pathologist practicing in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. Ekus specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ekus 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. Ekus 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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Nearby Providers
- Mrs. Stacy-ann M Thomas M.S., CCC-SLP1731 BUNKER HILL RD NE WASHINGTON DC 20017
- Kayla O'connor MS., CF-SLP1731 BUNKER HILL RD NE WASHINGTON DC 20017
- Jane Hayashi3910 9TH ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20017
- Louise Kay Chamberlin M.S. CCC-SLP1731 BUNKER HILL RD NE WASHINGTON DC 20017
- Dr. Tracie Bullock Dickson1307 QUINCY ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20017
- Sarah Lynn Beck MS, CCC-SLP1731 BUNKER HILL RD NE WASHINGTON DC 20017
Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERl
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010