Heather Coles, M.A., CCC-SLP

Senior Speech-Language Pathologist

Joined URMC in 1996 

Education

• M.A. Speech Pathology, State University of New York, College at Geneseo - 1989
• B.S., Bachelor of Science in Speech - Language Pathology,   State University of New York, College at Geneseo, 1986

Fellowship

• Bermuda Ministry of Education 1989-1990 

Licensure/Registration

• New York State License – Speech-Language Pathology - 1990

Specialties

Areas of specialty include, but are not limited to:

• Speech and language
• Cognitive
• Voice
• Swallowing rehabilitation

Board Certification

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - 1990

Professional Memberships

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Academy of Neurological Disorders and Sciences 
•  Aphasia Access
• Genesee Valley Speech, Language and Hearing Association 
• Greater Rochester Area Medical Speech Language Pathologists 
• Northeast Council of Clinical Educators 
• Brain Injury Association of New York State 
• New York State Speech Language and Hearing Association     

  Additional Certifications

• Certified in Speak Out for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease
• Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease 
• ·McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program 
• Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile
• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for swallowing
• VitalStim for Swallowing ​
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist
• Completed Advanced Team Training for Parkinson's Disease ​