Lanita Fountain Hampton M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1018 N BRAGG BLVD SPRING LAKE NC, 28390About
Dr. Lanita Hampton is a speech language pathologist practicing in SPRING LAKE, NC. Dr. Hampton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hampton 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. Hampton 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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