Melanie Hilgers M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
139 CAMPUS CREEK COMPLEX MANHATTAN KS, 66506About
Dr. Melanie Hilgers is a speech language pathologist practicing in MANHATTAN, KS. Dr. Hilgers specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hilgers 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. Hilgers 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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