Department of Speech Pathology

About Us

Heather E. Coles, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Ms. Coles has been a member of the Department of Speech Pathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital for more than 10 years. Her areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, aphasia and cognitive therapy, voice therapy for Parkinson’s disease (LSVT), vocal cord dysfunction, swallowing evaluation and treatment.

She is a certified provider for the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment program for Parkinson’s disease, Lingraphica Aphasia Program, and Vital Stim Therapy (neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing).  

Ms. Coles holds the ASHA award for continuing education (ACE).

Graduate Education

M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, SUNY Geneseo – 1989

Fellowship

Ministry of Education, Bermuda – 1990

Licensure/Registration

New York State License – Speech-Language Pathology – 1995

Board Certification

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – 1990

Professional Memberships

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association