Alexis Monocello
Speech-Language Pathologist
648 N 8TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19123About
Dr. Alexis Monocello is a speech language pathologist practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dr. Monocello specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Monocello 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. Monocello 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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- Ms. Tamara L Sepe M.S/ CCC-SLP1018 1/2 HAMILTON ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19123