
Joann B Safko MS CCC SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
5151 N 9TH AVE PENSACOLA FL, 32504About
Dr. Joann Safko is a speech language pathologist practicing in PENSACOLA, FL. Dr. Safko specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Safko 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. Safko 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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