
Mary K. Schaefer-koteles M.S., CCC, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
48 LORRAINE RD WESTWOOD MA, 02090About
Dr. Mary Schaefer-koteles is a speech language pathologist practicing in WESTWOOD, MA. Dr. Schaefer-koteles specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Schaefer-koteles 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. Schaefer-koteles 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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- Amy L Bozek M.S., CCC-SLP482 BEDFORD ST LEXINGTON MA 02420
- Meghan Doty51 WATER ST WATERTOWN MA 02472
- Katharine Mary Radville233 MIDDLE ST BRAINTREE MA 02184
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