
Krista Schmalensee M.S., CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
1031 5TH AVE BELVIDERE IL, 61008About
Dr. Krista Schmalensee is a speech language pathologist practicing in BELVIDERE, IL. Dr. Schmalensee specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Schmalensee 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. Schmalensee 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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- Lynsie Merry919 E. SIXTH ST. BELVIDERE IL 61008
- Lauren M Knodle SLP1401 E 6TH ST BELVIDERE IL 61008
- Mrs. Allison Patricia Cummings MA,CCC,SLP-L8826 HIGH GATE WAY BELVIDERE IL 61008
- Linda Marie Tackes8787 BELOIT RD BELVIDERE IL 61008
- Kayen Eudora Cheung1320 EAST AVE BELVIDERE IL 61008
- Mrs. Darla Mae Kieser1031 5TH AVE BELVIDERE IL 61008
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