Carissa Sheppard, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Carissa Sheppard

Speech-Language Pathologist

12371 S KIRKWOOD RD STAFFORD TX, 77477
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Dr. Carissa Sheppard is a speech language pathologist practicing in STAFFORD, TX. Dr. Sheppard specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sheppard 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. Sheppard 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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12371 S KIRKWOOD RD -
STAFFORD, TX 77477
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New patients: 713-995-9292
Fax: 713-779-0204

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