Kristen Ford SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kristen Ford SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

6410 ROCKLEDGE DR BETHESDA MD, 20817
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Dr. Kristen Ford is a speech language pathologist practicing in BETHESDA, MD. Dr. Ford specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ford 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. Ford 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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6410 ROCKLEDGE DR -
BETHESDA, MD 20817
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New patients: 301-581-8054
Fax: 301-564-0284

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