Melissa Powell, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Melissa Powell

Speech-Language Pathologist

1910 WOODBOURNE AVE LOUISVILLE KY, 40205
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Dr. Melissa Powell is a speech language pathologist practicing in LOUISVILLE, KY. Dr. Powell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Powell 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. Powell 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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1910 WOODBOURNE AVE -
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
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