Shana Kirst
Speech-Language Pathologist
51 ST JOHNS PARKSIDE BUFFALO NY, 14210About
Dr. Shana Kirst is a speech language pathologist practicing in BUFFALO, NY. Dr. Kirst specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Kirst 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. Kirst 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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