Melanie Hood M.A., Speech-Language Pathologist
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Melanie Hood M.A.

Speech-Language Pathologist

8021 BISSONNET ST HOUSTON TX, 77074
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Dr. Melanie Hood is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOUSTON, TX. Dr. Hood specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hood 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. Hood 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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8021 BISSONNET ST -
HOUSTON, TX 77074
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