Kristen Thompson Mcavoy M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
210 E WOODLAWN RD CHARLOTTE NC, 28217About
Dr. Kristen Mcavoy is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHARLOTTE, NC. Dr. Mcavoy specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Mcavoy 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. Mcavoy 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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