
Ms. Lauren A Townsend MS, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
880 6TH ST S ST PETERSBURG FL, 33701About
Dr. Lauren Townsend is a speech language pathologist practicing in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Dr. Townsend specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend 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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Nearby Providers
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- Mr. Lisa Larkin Winsbro500 7TH AVE S ST PETERSBURG FL 33701
- Julie Blanshan MA, CCC-SLP801 6TH ST S ST PETERSBURG FL 33701
- Roger Anacki M.S.,CCC-SLP6637 80TH AVE N PINELLAS PARK FL 33781
- Mrs. Kelly M Cameron M.S., CCC-SLP2020 59TH STREET WEST BRADENTON FL 34209
- Mrs. Jana Bridge3418 W TACON ST TAMPA FL 33629
Nearest Hospitals
BAYFRONT HEALTH - ST PETERSBURGl
701 6TH ST S SAINT PETERSBURG FL 33701