Lisa Atkinson-kern M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
166 VIA DE LA REINA MERRITT ISLAND FL, 32953About
Dr. Lisa Atkinson-kern is a speech language pathologist practicing in MERRITT ISLAND, FL. Dr. Atkinson-kern specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Atkinson-kern 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. Atkinson-kern 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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