Mckenna Leeann Powell M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4503 EVENING STAR DR BULVERDE TX, 78163About
Dr. Mckenna Powell is a speech language pathologist practicing in BULVERDE, TX. Dr. Powell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Powell 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. Powell 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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- Karen H Oneil M.A., CCC-SLP2395 BULVERDE RD STE 104 BULVERDE TX 78163