Cristina I. Okada nishikawa MS-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
33 WALT WHITMAN RD HUNTINGTON STATION NY, 11746About
Dr. Cristina Okada nishikawa is a speech language pathologist practicing in HUNTINGTON STATION, NY. Dr. Okada nishikawa specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Okada nishikawa 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. Okada nishikawa 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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