Alyssa Johnson, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Alyssa Johnson

Speech-Language Pathologist

518 OLD 221 US HWY RUTHERFORDTON NC, 28139
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Dr. Alyssa Johnson is a speech language pathologist practicing in RUTHERFORDTON, NC. Dr. Johnson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson 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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518 OLD 221 US HWY -
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
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New patients: 828-287-7655

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RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVE RUTHERFORDTON NC 28139

Head southeast on Old US 221N Highway 232 ft
Turn right onto Cedar Lane 1758 ft
Turn left onto US 221 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Charlotte Road 437 ft
Turn left onto Maple Street (NC 108) 2074 ft
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THE MCDOWELL HOSPITALl

430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730 MARION NC 28752

Head southeast on Old US 221N Highway 232 ft
Turn right onto Cedar Lane 1758 ft
Turn right onto US 221 17.2 mi
Turn left onto Ashworth Road 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1385 ft
Merge left onto I 40 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 860 ft
Turn right onto Sugar Hill Road 1.5 mi
Make a sharp left onto Rankin Drive 2245 ft
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ST LUKES HOSPITALl

101 HOSPITAL DRIVE COLUMBUS NC 28722

Head southeast on Old US 221N Highway 232 ft
Turn right onto Cedar Lane 1758 ft
Turn left onto US 221 7.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto US 74 Business 1731 ft
Merge left onto US 74 17.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 3742 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Mills Street (NC 108) 3101 ft
Turn left onto Hospital Drive 331 ft
Make a U-turn onto Hospital Drive 166 ft
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