
Katie Edwards M.S., C.C.C.-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
5225 S LOOP 289 LUBBOCK TX, 79424About
Dr. Katie Edwards is a speech language pathologist practicing in LUBBOCK, TX. Dr. Edwards specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards 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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