
Elizabeth Tollefsrud M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
378 GREGORY FORK RD RICHLANDS NC, 28574About
Dr. Elizabeth Tollefsrud is a speech language pathologist practicing in RICHLANDS, NC. Dr. Tollefsrud specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Tollefsrud 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. Tollefsrud 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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- Joann Shen M.S., SLP100 BREWSTER BLVD CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547
- Mr. Dean R. Trombley100 BREWSTER BLVD CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547
- Monica Fike445 WESTERN BLVD STE T JACKSONVILLE NC 28546
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