David Shapiro PH.D., Speech-Language Pathologist
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David Shapiro PH.D.

Speech-Language Pathologist

G30 MCKEE BUILDING CULLOWHEE NC, 28723
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Dr. David Shapiro is a speech language pathologist practicing in CULLOWHEE, NC. Dr. Shapiro specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro 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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G30 MCKEE BUILDING -
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
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