Ms. Joann Pichurko-duncan MS, CCC, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1542 GOODING DR EL CAJON CA, 92021About
Dr. Joann Pichurko-duncan is a speech language pathologist practicing in EL CAJON, CA. Dr. Pichurko-duncan specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Pichurko-duncan 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. Pichurko-duncan 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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