Mr. John Charles Rakestraw CCC-CLP/L, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mr. John Charles Rakestraw CCC-CLP/L

Speech-Language Pathologist

1204 N 1ST ST GAYS IL, 61928
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Dr. John Rakestraw is a speech language pathologist practicing in GAYS, IL. Dr. Rakestraw specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rakestraw 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. Rakestraw 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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GAYS, IL 61928
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