Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

About

Dr. Pisegna is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist. Her clinical practice at Boston Medical Center focuses on rehabilitation of adult swallowing, voicing, and speech disorders. She centers her research on adult diagnostics and rehabilitation of swallowing, particularly evaluation and treatment methodology as it relates to clinical outcomes. Her expertise is in Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). Dr. Pisegna is dedicated to the clinical care and research for outcomes, as well as teaching. She has mentored multiple graduate students, medical students, and clinical fellows. Dr. Pisegna has numerous publications and regularly contributes to academic forums.
  • Administrative Title

    Section Chief, Director of Research and Clinic for Speech-Language Pathology

  • Residency

    Boston University
  • Fellowship

    Boston University
  • Board Certifications

    Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), MBS, FEES, Videostroboscopy, NMES, LSVT, Manometry
  • Research Interests

    Adult and pediatric swallowing and voice evaluations and rehabilitation