Melixsa Acosta M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2200 NE 33RD AVE FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33305About
Dr. Melixsa Acosta is a speech language pathologist practicing in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Dr. Acosta specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Acosta 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. Acosta 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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