Katie Verdin M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2509 LEE DR PIERRE PART LA, 70339About
Dr. Katie Verdin is a speech language pathologist practicing in PIERRE PART, LA. Dr. Verdin specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Verdin 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. Verdin 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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