Zelma M Rivera aguirre
Speech-Language Pathologist
A24 URB SAN MIGUEL SANTA ISABEL PR, 00757About
Dr. Zelma Rivera aguirre is a speech language pathologist practicing in SANTA ISABEL, PR. Dr. Rivera aguirre specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rivera aguirre 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. Rivera aguirre 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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