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Karen Little Gilmer MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2624 WILDWOOD DR KINGSPORT TN, 37660About
Dr. Karen Gilmer is a speech language pathologist practicing in KINGSPORT, TN. Dr. Gilmer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Gilmer 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. Gilmer 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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Nearest Hospitals
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD BRISTOL TN 37620WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl
130 WEST RAVINE ROAD KINGSPORT TN 37662INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTERl
2000 BROOKSIDE DR KINGSPORT TN 37660