Merri Parmley Fretwell M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
615 BOTTEMLESS POOLS RD LAKE LURE NC, 28746About
Dr. Merri Fretwell is a speech language pathologist practicing in LAKE LURE, NC. Dr. Fretwell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Fretwell 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. Fretwell 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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