Heidi Yakas M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Heidi Yakas M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

15100 S 94TH AVE ORLAND PARK IL, 60462
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Dr. Heidi Yakas is a speech language pathologist practicing in ORLAND PARK, IL. Dr. Yakas specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Yakas 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. Yakas 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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ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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