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Mrs. Shelly Lou Francis MA CCC SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
A104 MUSIC AND SPEECH BUILDING KENT OH, 44242About
Dr. Shelly Francis is a speech language pathologist practicing in KENT, OH. Dr. Francis specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis 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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Nearby Providers
- Patricia Chafin MA, CCC/SP1325 THEATRE DR KENT OH 44242
- Dr. Susan Grogan-johnsonSPEECH & HEARING CLINIC A104 CPA KENT OH 44242
- William Bolden1325 THEATRE DR KENT OH 44242
- Megan Malone MA CCC-SLPA104 MUSIC AND SPEECH BUILDING KENT OH 44242
- Dr. Robin AlvaresSCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES KENT OH 44242
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