
Michelle L Russell M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
21207 W 52ND ST SHAWNEE KS, 66218About
Dr. Michelle Russell is a speech language pathologist practicing in SHAWNEE, KS. Dr. Russell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Russell 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. Russell 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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- Mrs. Barbara A Bodenhamer8908 OLD SANTA FE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64138
- Ms. Candace R Hanna MA-CCC, SLP314 E 70TH TER KANSAS CITY MO 64113
- Mrs. Abby Taylor Eubank M.S. CFY-SLP7620 METCALF AVE STE M OVERLAND PARK KS 66204
- Connie L Bilyeu MACCCSLP8929 PARALLEL PKWY KANSAS CITY KS 66112
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SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTERl
9100 W 74TH STREET SHAWNEE MISSION KS 66204