Kristen Anne Kertesz MA, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kristen Anne Kertesz MA

Speech-Language Pathologist

2505 E JEFFERSON BLVD SOUTH BEND IN, 46615
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Dr. Kristen Kertesz is a speech language pathologist practicing in SOUTH BEND, IN. Dr. Kertesz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Kertesz 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. Kertesz 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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SOUTH BEND, IN 46615
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