Gena Appleby M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Gena Appleby M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

5820 W IRVING PARK RD CHICAGO IL, 60634
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Dr. Gena Appleby is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Appleby specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Appleby 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. Appleby 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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5820 W IRVING PARK RD -
CHICAGO, IL 60634
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