Lesa N Blackhurst M.S., CCC, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
11725 N Illinois St Suite 445 Carmel IN, 46032About
Dr. Lesa Blackhurst is a speech language pathologist practicing in Carmel, IN. Dr. Blackhurst specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Blackhurst 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. Blackhurst 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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