Linda Marie Heckenlively M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
320 LENNON LN WALNUT CREEK CA, 94598About
Dr. Linda Heckenlively is a speech language pathologist practicing in WALNUT CREEK, CA. Dr. Heckenlively specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Heckenlively 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. Heckenlively 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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