Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Brinkoetter CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Brinkoetter CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD IL, 62769
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Dr. Susan Brinkoetter is a speech language pathologist practicing in SPRINGFIELD, IL. Dr. Brinkoetter specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Brinkoetter 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. Brinkoetter 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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SPRINGFIELD, IL 62769
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