Mrs. Barbara Ruth Shewmaker, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Barbara Ruth Shewmaker

Speech-Language Pathologist

309 W COMMERCIAL ST BUFFALO MO, 65622
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Dr. Barbara Shewmaker is a speech language pathologist practicing in BUFFALO, MO. Dr. Shewmaker specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shewmaker 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. Shewmaker 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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309 W COMMERCIAL ST -
BUFFALO, MO 65622
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