Mitsie Shurtz M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3030 NW EXPWY STE 809 OKLAHOMA CITY OK, 73112About
Dr. Mitsie Shurtz is a speech language pathologist practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Dr. Shurtz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shurtz 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. Shurtz 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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