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Abi Lynn Fortsch M.A., CFY-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Abi Lynn Fortsch M.A., CFY-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

950 OFFICE PARK RD WEST DES MOINES IA, 50265
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Dr. Abi Fortsch is a speech language pathologist practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Fortsch specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Fortsch 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. Fortsch 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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Abi Lynn Fortsch M.A., CFY-SLP's Practice location

950 OFFICE PARK RD -
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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