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Allison Jeanne Ackerman
Speech-Language Pathologist
14 ELLIS POTTER CT MADISON WI, 53711About
Dr. Allison Ackerman is a speech language pathologist practicing in MADISON, WI. Dr. Ackerman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ackerman 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. Ackerman 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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- Sarah Beth Williams MA, CCC-SLP2927 S Fish Hatchery Rd Fitchburg WI 53711
- Mrs. Rachelle Eugster MA, CCC-SLP2927 S Fish Hatchery Rd Fitchburg WI 53711
- Mrs. Kristen Wright CCC-SLP2927 S Fish Hatchery Rd Fitchburg WI 53711
- Renee Elizabeth King SLP600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792
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UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITYl
600 HIGHLAND AVENUE MADISON WI 53792ST MARYS HOSPITALl
700 SOUTH PARK ST MADISON WI 53715UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITERl
202 S PARK ST MADISON WI 53715