Ann Wetz M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
5608 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES IA, 50315About
Dr. Ann Wetz is a speech language pathologist practicing in DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Wetz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Wetz 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. Wetz 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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