Whitney Achenbaugh M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2350 OAKDALE BLVD CORALVILLE IA, 52241About
Dr. Whitney Achenbaugh is a speech language pathologist practicing in CORALVILLE, IA. Dr. Achenbaugh specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Achenbaugh 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. Achenbaugh 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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