Mrs. Kristin Sumstad Cummings M.S., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1923 DOLPHIN BLVD S ST PETERSBURG FL, 33707About
Dr. Kristin Cummings is a speech language pathologist practicing in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Dr. Cummings specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Cummings 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. Cummings 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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