Ms. Melissa Weitzenfeld M.S., C.C.C.
Speech-Language Pathologist
602 VONDERBURG DR BRANDON FL, 33511About
Dr. Melissa Weitzenfeld is a speech language pathologist practicing in BRANDON, FL. Dr. Weitzenfeld specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Weitzenfeld 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. Weitzenfeld 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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- Nilsa Agrait16337 Compton Palms Drive Tampa FL 33647
- Mrs. Christine Bencivenga602 VONDERBURG DR BRANDON FL 33511
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