Mrs. Laura I. Leishman MSP, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Laura I. Leishman MSP, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

5308 SHERRILL AVE CHEVY CHASE MD, 20815
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Dr. Laura Leishman is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHEVY CHASE, MD. Dr. Leishman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Leishman 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. Leishman 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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CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
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