Mrs. Andrea Dewhirst MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Mrs. Andrea Dewhirst MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

6 JOSEPHINE DR SMITHFIELD RI, 02917
Write A Review

About

Dr. Andrea Dewhirst is a speech language pathologist practicing in SMITHFIELD, RI. Dr. Dewhirst specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Dewhirst 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. Dewhirst 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.

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Mrs. Andrea Dewhirst MS, CCC-SLP's Practice location

6 JOSEPHINE DR -
SMITHFIELD, RI 02917
Get Direction
New patients: 617-275-6275

Mrs. Andrea Dewhirst MS, CCC-SLP's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • Treatment of Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)

    What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...

  • Is Multiple Sclerosis Genetic?

    Multiple Sclerosis is a complex disease that can be caused by several factors; genetic structure is one of them. Several genes are thought to play a role in the development of MS. If any of a close relative, such as a sibling or a parent, has this disease, your chance of developing MS is slightly...

  • 5 Possible Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

    MS is the result of an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. This response results in an attack on the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. The immune system attacks the protective coating around the nerve fibers - myelin - creating scar tissue on and around...

  • What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?

    IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...

  • Which Specialists Can Treat ADHD?

    People suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) encounter several challenges including social, academic or professional difficulties. These issues make it important for ADHD patients to receive definitive treatments that work for them. ADHD is also very common among children....

  • What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make the muscles of the body weaker over a period of time. The muscles become less flexible in this condition. Out of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common.The main characteristics of this medical...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTERl

825 CHALKSTONE AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 2908

Head northwest on Clark Road 4710 ft
Turn right onto Clark Road 448 ft
Turn left onto Limerock Road 2099 ft
Turn left onto Douglas Pike (RI 7) 2.8 mi
Continue straight onto Douglas Avenue (RI 7) 2.1 mi
Turn right onto River Avenue 4599 ft
Turn left onto Smith Street (US 44) 3182 ft
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue 747 ft
Turn right onto Chalkstone Avenue 1311 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

8.1 miSee direction

OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITALl

200 HIGH SERVICE AVENUE NORTH PROVIDENCE RI 2904

Head northwest on Clark Road 4710 ft
Turn right onto Clark Road 448 ft
Turn left onto Limerock Road 2099 ft
Turn left onto Douglas Pike (RI 7) 2.8 mi
Continue straight onto Douglas Avenue (RI 7) 5072 ft
Make a sharp right onto Mineral Spring Avenue (RI 15) 2877 ft
Turn left onto Smithfield Road 1312 ft
Continue straight onto High Service Avenue 649 ft
Turn right 54 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

6.1 miSee direction

MIRIAM HOSPITALl

164 SUMMIT AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 2906

Head northwest on Clark Road 3811 ft
Turn right onto Karen Ann Drive 1212 ft
Turn right onto Limerock Road 1.2 mi
Turn right onto Jenckes Hill Road (RI 123) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1057 ft
Merge left onto Eddie Dowling Highway (RI 146) 2.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right 832 ft
Keep left at the fork 148 ft
Make a slight left onto Mineral Spring Avenue (RI 15) 5047 ft
Turn right onto Smithfield Avenue (RI 126) 4432 ft
Continue straight onto Power Road (RI 126) 378 ft
Continue straight onto Smithfield Avenue (RI 126) 580 ft
Continue left onto Smithfield Avenue (RI 126) 2704 ft
Continue slightly right onto Nashua Street (RI 126) 716 ft
Turn left onto Frost Street (RI 126) 304 ft
Turn left onto North Main Street (US 1) 924 ft
Turn right onto 7th Street 1102 ft
Turn right onto Summit Avenue 209 ft
Turn right 155 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

9.9 miSee direction