Mr. James Patrick Alters SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Mr. James Patrick Alters SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

5040 SE 4TH TER TECUMSEH KS, 66542
Write A Review

About

Dr. James Alters is a speech language pathologist practicing in TECUMSEH, KS. Dr. Alters specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Alters 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. Alters 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.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Mr. James Patrick Alters SLP's Practice location

5040 SE 4TH TER -
TECUMSEH, KS 66542
Get Direction
New patients: 785-542-9693

Mr. James Patrick Alters SLP's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know

    Clinically isolated syndrome presents the same type of attack where the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. If this only happens once, it's known as CIS.Clinically Isolated SyndromeDespite popular belief, CIS does not always go on to develop multiple sclerosis. This does...

  • How Common is Autism?

    According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...

  • What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?

    IntroductionTay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain's nerve cells. Individuals who have this disorder lacks a type of protein that is needed to break down fatty substances in the brain. Without this protein, fatty substances accumulate in the brain to toxic levels, which...

  • The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks

    Babies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...

  • The History of Muscular Dystrophy

    What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder, which is often characterized by a progressive type of muscular degeneration and weakness. There are several types of muscular dystrophy, wherein each type eventually leads to an increased disability, strength loss, and potential...

  • What Is Dysphagia?

    IntroductionDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A person with dysphagia finds it more difficult to move liquid or food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is most likely caused by muscle and nerve problems. When food is swallowed, multiple muscles and nerves are...

Nearest Hospitals

ST FRANCIS HEALTH CENTER INCl

1700 SW 7TH STREET TOPEKA KS 66606

Head west on Southeast 4th Terrace 762 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Southeast 4th Terrace 255 ft
Go straight onto Southeast Tecumseh Road 771 ft
Turn right onto US 40 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto US 40 1788 ft
Merge left onto US 40 1930 ft
Keep right at the fork onto US 40 3741 ft
Merge left onto I 70 3.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards 10th Avenue 694 ft
Turn left onto Southeast 10th Avenue 1287 ft
Continue straight onto Southwest 10th Avenue 1.0 mi
Turn right onto Southwest Lane Street 1111 ft
Turn left onto Southwest 8th Avenue 798 ft
Turn right onto Southwest Horne Street 407 ft
Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street 358 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

8.0 miSee direction

STORMONT VAIL HOSPITALl

1500 SW 10TH AVENUE TOPEKA KS 66604

Head west on Southeast 4th Terrace 762 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Southeast 4th Terrace 255 ft
Go straight onto Southeast Tecumseh Road 771 ft
Turn right onto US 40 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto US 40 1788 ft
Merge left onto US 40 1930 ft
Keep right at the fork onto US 40 3741 ft
Merge left onto I 70 3.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards 10th Avenue 694 ft
Turn left onto Southeast 10th Avenue 1287 ft
Continue straight onto Southwest 10th Avenue 1.0 mi
Turn right onto Southwest Lane Street 1111 ft
Turn left onto Southwest 8th Avenue 798 ft
Turn left onto Southwest Horne Street 537 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

8.0 miSee direction

LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

325 MAINE STREET LAWRENCE KS 66044

Head west on Southeast 4th Terrace 762 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Southeast 4th Terrace 255 ft
Go straight onto Southeast Tecumseh Road 771 ft
Turn right onto US 40 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto US 40 1788 ft
Merge left onto US 40 1930 ft
Keep left at the fork 4412 ft
Merge left onto I 70 18.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 59 South 2692 ft
Continue straight onto McDonald Drive 1313 ft
Turn left onto West 2nd Street 2107 ft
Turn right onto Michigan Street 1302 ft
Turn left onto West 4th Street 660 ft
Turn left 345 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

23.3 miSee direction