Melissa Forney, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Melissa Forney

Speech-Language Pathologist

298 MARTINSBURG RD MOUNT VERNON OH, 43050
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Dr. Melissa Forney is a speech language pathologist practicing in MOUNT VERNON, OH. Dr. Forney specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Forney 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. Forney 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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298 MARTINSBURG RD -
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050
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