Holly Ann Jimmerson SLPA
Speech-Language Pathologist
17677 W LINCOLN ST GOODYEAR AZ, 85338About
Dr. Holly Jimmerson is a speech language pathologist practicing in GOODYEAR, AZ. Dr. Jimmerson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Jimmerson 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. Jimmerson 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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