
Mrs. Lisa M Downey M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
14982 CANTOR CHASE CROSSING FISHERS IN, 46040About
Dr. Lisa Downey is a speech language pathologist practicing in FISHERS, IN. Dr. Downey specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Downey 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. Downey 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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