James Polk M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3659 PINE ST JACKSONVILLE FL, 32205About
Dr. James Polk is a speech language pathologist practicing in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Dr. Polk specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Polk 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. Polk 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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