Kelly Dougherty M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1936 GREEN BAY RD HIGHLAND PARK IL, 60035About
Dr. Kelly Dougherty is a speech language pathologist practicing in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. Dr. Dougherty specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Dougherty evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Dougherty helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
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