Cristy Schaffan M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4124 W SAINT LOUIS ST RAPID CITY SD, 57702About
Dr. Cristy Schaffan is a speech language pathologist practicing in RAPID CITY, SD. Dr. Schaffan specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Schaffan 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. Schaffan 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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