Theresa Ruth M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
733 N DISSTON AVE TARPON SPRINGS FL, 34689About
Dr. Theresa Ruth is a speech language pathologist practicing in TARPON SPRINGS, FL. Dr. Ruth specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ruth 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. Ruth 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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