Mrs. Kara leigh F. Vessey M.S., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
43329 HUDDLESTON LN SOUTH RIDING VA, 20152About
Dr. Kara leigh Vessey is a speech language pathologist practicing in SOUTH RIDING, VA. Dr. Vessey specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Vessey 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. Vessey 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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