Amy Schiwitz, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Amy Schiwitz

Speech-Language Pathologist

2161 VALLEYDALE RD HOOVER AL, 35244
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Dr. Amy Schiwitz is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOOVER, AL. Dr. Schiwitz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Schiwitz 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. Schiwitz 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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2161 VALLEYDALE RD -
HOOVER, AL 35244
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Fax: 205-987-3501

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