
Erica O'connor MS
Speech-Language Pathologist
3905 UNIVERSITY DR DURHAM NC, 27707About
Dr. Erica O'connor is a speech language pathologist practicing in DURHAM, NC. Dr. O'connor specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. O'connor 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. O'connor 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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Nearby Providers
- Deanna Everett Machesky M. ED., CCC-SLP9716 LAYLA AVE. RALEIGH NC 27617
- Jillian Claire Nyswonger MS, CCC-SLP40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR DURHAM NC 27710
- Mary Joan Mcclure5905 WHISPERWOOD DR DURHAM NC 27713
- Ms. Cheryl Bailey Hardy MS CCC SLP3700 NATIONAL DR RALEIGH NC 27612
- Anne Holland Wallwork SLP4201 LAKE BOONE TRAIL RALEIGH NC 27607
- Katherine Margaret Strollo M.A.DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY DURHAM NC 27710
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PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704