Theresa Petru, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Theresa Petru

Speech-Language Pathologist

16W361 S FRONTAGE RD BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
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Dr. Theresa Petru is a speech language pathologist practicing in BURR RIDGE, IL. Dr. Petru specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Petru 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. Petru 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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16W361 S FRONTAGE RD -
BURR RIDGE, IL 60527
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