Dr. Gehan Shalaby

Consultant in Phoniatrics, Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Delay, and Voice Disorders

Dr. Gehan Shalaby is a consultant specializing in the assessment and management of speech, language, communication, and voice disorders in children and adults.

Her clinical work includes evaluating children with delayed speech and language development, articulation difficulties, fluency disorders, communication difficulties, as well as patients experiencing persistent or recurrent voice problems.

Dr. Gehan focuses on comprehensive assessment before recommending treatment, helping identify the nature and severity of each disorder and determine whether the patient requires speech therapy, additional investigations, or referral to another medical specialty.

Expertise and Clinical Interests

Dr. Gehan Shalaby provides assessment and follow-up for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Speech and language delay in children
• Articulation and pronunciation disorders
• Difficulty producing specific speech sounds
• Stuttering and fluency disorders
• Communication disorders
• Speech and communication difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Voice disorders
• Persistent hoarseness and changes in voice quality
• Assessment of speech, language, and communication development in children

Dr. Gehan Shalaby is a member of the Egyptian Society of Phoniatrics and Speech Therapy.

Consultation and Assessment

The consultation is tailored to the patient's main complaint and may include assessment of speech, language, articulation, communication, and voice function.

For children, the evaluation may also include developmental and medical history, speech and language milestones, comprehension, expressive language, clarity of speech, and overall communication abilities.

Following the assessment, Dr. Gehan determines the most appropriate next step, whether this involves follow-up, speech and language therapy, additional testing, or referral for further specialist evaluation.

When Should You Book a Consultation?

A specialist assessment may be recommended if a child:

• Is speaking later than expected for their age
• Has difficulty forming words or sentences
• Is difficult for others to understand
• Has persistent pronunciation or articulation difficulties
• Experiences stuttering or interruptions in speech fluency
• Has noticeable difficulties with communication or language development

Children and adults may also benefit from assessment if they experience persistent hoarseness, recurrent voice problems, or significant changes in voice quality.

Why Choose Dr. Gehan Shalaby?

• Consultant specializing in speech, language, communication, and voice disorders
• Experience assessing both children and adults
• Comprehensive evaluation before recommending therapy
• Management of a broad range of speech, language, and voice conditions
• Member of the Egyptian Society of Phoniatrics and Speech Therapy

Book with Macrocare

Macrocare can help you arrange an appointment with Dr. Gehan Shalaby, coordinate the required assessment, and support you with the next steps following the consultation.