Jessica Fitzgerald M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
294 N WINNEBAGO DR LAKE WINNEBAGO MO, 64034About
Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald is a speech language pathologist practicing in LAKE WINNEBAGO, MO. Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Fitzgerald 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. Fitzgerald 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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