Caitlyn Jo Fink M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
607 N WORRELL ST BOWEN IL, 62316About
Dr. Caitlyn Fink is a speech language pathologist practicing in BOWEN, IL. Dr. Fink specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Fink 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. Fink 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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