Kendra Shiffman M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
630 N STATE ST CHICAGO IL, 60654About
Dr. Kendra Shiffman is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Shiffman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shiffman 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. Shiffman 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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