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Melissa Bigger

Speech-Language Pathologist

404 S 5TH ST SAINT JOSEPH IL, 61873
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Dr. Melissa Bigger is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAINT JOSEPH, IL. Dr. Bigger specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bigger 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. Bigger 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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SAINT JOSEPH, IL 61873
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