Heidi A Niessner, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Heidi A Niessner

Speech-Language Pathologist

111 MARKET ST JOHNSTOWN PA, 15901
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Dr. Heidi Niessner is a speech language pathologist practicing in JOHNSTOWN, PA. Dr. Niessner specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Niessner 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. Niessner 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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111 MARKET ST -
JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901
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New patients: 814-539-1919
Fax: 814-539-1308

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