Katherine A Engstler M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
9 HOPE AVE WALTHAM MA, 02453About
Dr. Katherine Engstler is a speech language pathologist practicing in WALTHAM, MA. Dr. Engstler specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Engstler 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. Engstler 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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