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Christine R Delfino, M.S., CCC-SLP, MPH

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.

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Expertise

Aspiration
Cognitive disorders
Compensatory Strategy Training for Swallowing
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Passy-Muir Speaking Valve
Pharyngeal Manometry
Swallowing Therapy
Video Fluoroscopic Evalaution of Swallowing (VFSS/MBS)
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Treatment
Vocal Cord Nodules
Vocal Hygiene Education
Voice Therapy

Credentials

School

Arizona State University

Board

American Speech Language Hearing Association