Licensed in Speech Pathology/Audiology with specialized experience in dysphagia evaluation and tmt, dementia mgmt, Parkinson and Stroke rehabilitation, head injury rehabilitation in acute: skilled nursing, assistive living, independent living, outpatient clinic settings.

ADDRESS/CONTACT
Third Opinion MD, LLC
P.O. Box 384
Clayton, GA 30525
706-982-4156
referrals@thirdopinionmd.com

EDUCATION/POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology, State University of New York 1977
Master of Medical Science in Speech Pathology, Summa Cum Laude, Emory University 1980
Master of Medical Science in Audiology, Summa Cum Laude, Emory University 1980

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia Speech Pathology/Audiology License 1981-present
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 1980-present

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Cognitive Linguistic Remediation for Geriatric Population 2010
Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment
Dementia Management
Oral Motor Stimulation for Stroke Patients
NIC Audiological Testing/Assistive Listening Device Consultant
Quality Assurance for Rehabilitation Patients
Fall Prevention Protocol for SNF, ALF and IL Living Residents

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mountain View Nursing Home, Speech Pathologist 2020-present
Select Rehabilitation, Clinical Specialist/Speech Pathologist 2012-2014, 2018-2020
Rehabilitation Consultant 2014-2018
Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation, Senior Clinical Specialist 2008-2012
Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC, Lead Therapist 1998-2003
Wesley Care Center, Rehabilitation Supervisor 1998-2001
North Carolina Department of Child Services, SLP Consultant to Preschool Development Program 1997-1998
Lithia Springs Rehabilitation Corporation, Lithia Springs, GA, Clinical Director 1996-1997
Newnan Hospital, Newnan, GA, Speech Pathologist/Audiologist 1995-1997
CMC Rehabilitation Corporation, Atlanta, GA, Contract Procurement Specialist 1995-1996
Pinnacle Rehabilitation Corporation, Atlanta, GA, Facility Director of Rehabilitation 1994-1995
Heritage School, Newnan, GA, Interdisciplinary Curriculum Coordinator 1990-1994
St. Francis Day School, Marietta, GA, Speech Pathologist 1988-1990
North Fulton Regional Hospital, Roswell, GA, Marketing and Rehabilitation Coordinator 1984-1988
Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta, GA, Consultant 1982-1984
Marshall Rehabilitation Center, Marietta, GA, Coordinator of Therapy Services 1984
Southwest Georgia Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, Albany, GA, Chief Speech Pathologist/Audiologist 1981-1984
Gwinnett County School System, Lilburn, GA, Staff Speech Pathologist and Audiologist 1980-1981
ENT Associates, Atlanta, GA, Audiologist 1979-1980
New Hartford School, New Hartford, NY, School Speech and Language Therapist 1977-1978

PUBLICATIONS
GSHA Quarterly Magazine, articles published 1982, 1983

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SANCTIONS, LAWSUITS
None

PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Lifetime Member of ASHA

HONORS AND AWARDS
Resident Advocate of the Year, Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation 2010
Employee of the Month, Carriage Club, Charlotte, NC June 2003
Georgia Speech Language Association, Workshop Guest Presenter 1985
Georgia Speech Language Association, Executive Council Merit Award 1984,1985
Easter Seals Certificate of Excellence 1984

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER, MILITARY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Peachtree Road Race Volunteer
Easter Seal Committee Chair for Hearing Impaired Association
Easter Seal Committee Organizer for South Georgia Down Syndrome Board

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Family, Church Bible Study

Revised 2/20/24