
Leslie Ann Matthews M.A.,CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
47 CAPITOL HEIGHTS RD OYSTER BAY NY, 11771About
Dr. Leslie Matthews is a speech language pathologist practicing in OYSTER BAY, NY. Dr. Matthews specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews 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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