
Ann Shiells-leviner
Speech-Language Pathologist
520 N MAIN ST BELEN NM, 87002About
Dr. Ann Shiells-leviner is a speech language pathologist practicing in BELEN, NM. Dr. Shiells-leviner specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shiells-leviner 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. Shiells-leviner 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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- Kay Darter520 N MAIN ST BELEN NM 87002
- Michelle Palagi520 N MAIN ST BELEN NM 87002
- Mrs. Teresa Ann Ogas225 WITTWER CT NW LOS LUNAS NM 87031
- Martha Brown Swinney MA, CCC-SLP1880 WASMER CIR BOSQUE FARMS NM 87068
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