Susan Heffelfinger SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Susan Heffelfinger SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

4720 CAIRO DR NE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87111
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Dr. Susan Heffelfinger is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Dr. Heffelfinger specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Heffelfinger 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. Heffelfinger 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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4720 CAIRO DR NE -
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111
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