Joann Ridge M.S.-CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4692 W OAKLAND ST CHANDLER AZ, 85226About
Dr. Joann Ridge is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHANDLER, AZ. Dr. Ridge specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ridge 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. Ridge 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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