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Kristina Lee Shanks M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2850 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Kristina Shanks is a speech language pathologist practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Shanks specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shanks 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. Shanks 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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Nearby Providers
- Mckenzie Nicole Main SLP2850 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
- Mr. Richard Hood SLP1978 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 50265
- Lindsey Lee Rupiper M.S.950 OFFICE PARK RD WEST DES MOINES IA 50265
- Sarah J Gallagher M.A. CCC-SLP4000 LOWER BEAVER RD DES MOINES IA 50310
- Julie Glenn Palmer CFY-SLP5406 MERLE HAY RD JOHNSTON IA 50131
- Rachel Wakefield13300 HICKMAN RD CLIVE IA 50325
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309