Mr. Jorge Alberto Ballestas M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mr. Jorge Alberto Ballestas M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

4122 42ND ST APT 5C SUNNYSIDE NY, 11104
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Dr. Jorge Ballestas is a speech language pathologist practicing in SUNNYSIDE, NY. Dr. Ballestas specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ballestas 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. Ballestas 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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4122 42ND ST APT 5C -
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
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New patients: 646-373-4499
Fax: 718-406-9937

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