
Ruth M Torres fred PHL
Speech-Language Pathologist
AVENIDA HOSTOS PONCE PR, 00732About
Dr. Ruth Torres fred is a speech language pathologist practicing in PONCE, PR. Dr. Torres fred specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Torres fred 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. Torres fred 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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