
Megan M Sommerfield M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
2500 CABOT DR LISLE IL, 60532About
Dr. Megan Sommerfield is a speech language pathologist practicing in LISLE, IL. Dr. Sommerfield specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sommerfield 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. Sommerfield 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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