Melissa Ann Hoffs MA
Speech-Language Pathologist
13210 FLORENCE AVE SANTA FE SPRINGS CA, 90670About
Dr. Melissa Hoffs is a speech language pathologist practicing in SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA. Dr. Hoffs specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hoffs 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. Hoffs 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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