Jennifer Ann Rakers CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Jennifer Ann Rakers CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

5465 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY GIBSONIA PA, 15044
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Dr. Jennifer Rakers is a speech language pathologist practicing in GIBSONIA, PA. Dr. Rakers specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rakers 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. Rakers 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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5465 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY -
GIBSONIA, PA 15044
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