
Gina Scafa M.S., C.C.C. - SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
38 WEST RD BURLINGTON VT, 05408About
Dr. Gina Scafa is a speech language pathologist practicing in BURLINGTON, VT. Dr. Scafa specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Scafa 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. Scafa 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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111 COLCHESTER AVE BURLINGTON VT 5401NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INCl
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