Karen N Wilhjelm, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Karen N Wilhjelm

Speech-Language Pathologist

2005 VENTURE PARK KINGSPORT TN, 37660
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Dr. Karen Wilhjelm is a speech language pathologist practicing in KINGSPORT, TN. Dr. Wilhjelm specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Wilhjelm 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. Wilhjelm 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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KINGSPORT, TN 37660
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