Lois Ann Risinger M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
9 MOORINGS DR PALOS HEIGHTS IL, 60463About
Dr. Lois Risinger is a speech language pathologist practicing in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL. Dr. Risinger specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Risinger 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. Risinger 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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