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Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech therapist in Durham, NC specializing in speech therapy. Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP is affiliated with Duke Health.
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
Dumc 3887
Durham, NC 27710
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.
Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.
A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.
Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.
She has a state license in North Carolina.
Licensed In: North Carolina
Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP accepts the following insurance providers:
Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mrs. Lindsay Patricia Dutko, MA, CCC-SLP from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
Ms. Lindsay Dutko's specialty is speech therapy. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In her practice, Ms. Dutko focuses on traumatic brain injury, tracheostomy, and swallowing problems (dysphagia). Ms. Dutko accepts Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. Ms. Dutko is affiliated with Duke Health.
