Deesta Jan Shaffer M.S, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Deesta Jan Shaffer M.S

Speech-Language Pathologist

1036 HIGHWAY 64 E ALMA AR, 72921

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Dr. Deesta Shaffer is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALMA, AR. Dr. Shaffer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer 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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1036 HIGHWAY 64 E -
ALMA, AR 72921
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