Mrs. Kristie Franks M.S., Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Kristie Franks M.S.

Speech-Language Pathologist

2134 TIMBERLINE DR CALERA AL, 35040
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Dr. Kristie Franks is a speech language pathologist practicing in CALERA, AL. Dr. Franks specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Franks 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. Franks 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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CALERA, AL 35040
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