Nicole Scafura

Nicole Scafuro - Infant Feeding SpecialistNicole Scafura, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT is a Speech-language Pathologist and holds additional specialization as a:
            • Board Certified Neonatal Therapist
            • Trauma-Informed Professional

She has over 5 years of experience working in a variety of settings including Early Intervention (0-3 years), pediatric inpatient rehabilitation, inpatient acute care and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Her career focus includes working with infants and pediatrics with feeding and swallowing disorders. Nicole currently works at a level 4 NICU in Manhattan where she provides neuro-protective and neuro-developmental care to medically complex neonates. Outside of work, she continues to educate others about feeding/swallowing through online mentorship, presenting at conferences and serving on specialty committees.
                                          

SERVICES & FEE SCHEDULE:

Initial Feeding Evaluation (Breast and/or Bottle fed) (1-hour with 2-weeks follow-up communication):

  • Virtual Call - $300 

Follow-up Appointments (1-hour with 2-weeks follow-up communication):

  • Virtual Call - $200

15-Min Developmental Advice Session (Virtual Call) - $50

30-Min Developmental Advice Session (Virtual Call) - $100

EDUCATION

  • Masters of Science Degree, Speech and Language Pathology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
  • Bachelors of Arts Degree, Communicative Disorders, The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Neonatal Therapist - 2024
  • FEES for Neonates and Pediatrics - 2024
  • Trauma Informed Professional - 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Mount Sinai Health System, NY (May 2023-Present)

    • Inpatient Acute Care Hospital-Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
  • NYU Langone Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, NY (March 2022-Present)

    • Inpatient Acute Care Hospital-Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NY (September 2022-May 2023)

    • Inpatient Acute Care Hospital-Staff II Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY (February 2021-September 2022)

    • Inpatient Acute Care Hospital-Staff Speech-Language Pathologist

  • St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Bayside, NY (July 2019-February 2021)

    • Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital- Staff Speech-Language Pathologist