Arica Eftink MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2400 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR CAPE GIRARDEAU MO, 63701About
Dr. Arica Eftink is a speech language pathologist practicing in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Dr. Eftink specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Eftink 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. Eftink 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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