Jennifer Ann Marek M.A.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
10543 S WHIPPLE ST CHICAGO IL, 60655About
Dr. Jennifer Marek is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Marek specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Marek 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. Marek 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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