Leisa Thomsen M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1604 DEL MAR DR CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, 22903About
Dr. Leisa Thomsen is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Dr. Thomsen specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Thomsen 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. Thomsen 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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