Dafna Gita Hursala, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Dafna Gita Hursala

Speech-Language Pathologist

47 HUMPHREY DR SYOSSET NY, 11791
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Dr. Dafna Hursala is a speech language pathologist practicing in SYOSSET, NY. Dr. Hursala specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hursala 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. Hursala 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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SYOSSET, NY 11791
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