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Christine R Delfino, SLP

Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology
Christine R. Delfino, MS, CCC-SLP, MPH Christine R. Delfino, MS, CCC-SLP, MPH, is a senior speech-language pathologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, voice disorders, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and cognitive-communication disorders. She provides expert care for patients with neurological disorders impacting swallow function, speech, voice, cognition, and communication, with a focus on empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. Her clinical interests include dysphagia diagnosis, evidence-based practice, and leading goals of care conversations related to dysphagia management. She is skilled in performing specialized procedures such as Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS). Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, her Master of Science from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and her Master of Public Health from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has additional training in FEES and pharyngeal management. She holds the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence and is a member of ASHA and the American Public Health Association. Christine R. Delfino welcomes patients ages 15 and older.

Age Groups Seen

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

Spanish
English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

speech disorder
reading comprehension speech therapy
written expression speech therapy
lisp
apraxia of speech
hoarseness
dysarthria
voice therapy
voice problems
concussion rehabilitation
vocal cord strain
stroke rehabilitation
phonological disorder
speech aid prosthesis
speech fluency evaluation
aphasia (language) treatments
articulation and phonology
speech sound disorder
motor speech disorders
swallow therapy
neuromuscular therapies
speech and language evaluation
cognitive health
memory disorders
slurred speech

Credentials

Education

  • Arizona State University
  • Board Certification

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)