Mrs. Leighanne Smith-mrkaja M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Leighanne Smith-mrkaja M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

11201 122ND AVE N #224 LARGO FL, 33778
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Dr. Leighanne Smith-mrkaja is a speech language pathologist practicing in LARGO, FL. Dr. Smith-mrkaja specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Smith-mrkaja 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. Smith-mrkaja 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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11201 122ND AVE N #224 -
LARGO, FL 33778
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