Cynthia I. Akerman SLP, CCC, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Cynthia I. Akerman SLP, CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist

2030 CHARLIE HALL BLVD CHARLESTON SC, 29414
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Dr. Cynthia Akerman is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Akerman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Akerman 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. Akerman 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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2030 CHARLIE HALL BLVD -
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
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