
Ms. Joan A Macisaac MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
20535 EARHART PL POTOMAC FALLS VA, 20165About
Dr. Joan Macisaac is a speech language pathologist practicing in POTOMAC FALLS, VA. Dr. Macisaac specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Macisaac 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. Macisaac 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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- Robyn Ayn Thomson MS, CCC-SLP20535 EARHART PL STERLING VA 20165
- Susan Irene Wranik MS, MA, CCC-SLP3508 PRESTON CT CHEVY CHASE MD 20815
- Kaila Mccarthy CCC/SLP9909 MEDICAL CENTER DR ROCKVILLE MD 20850
- Claire Huerter MS, CCC-SLP2092 GAITHER RD ROCKVILLE MD 20850
- Mrs. Janet Cartwright-smith CCC-SLP3020 HAMAKER CT FAIRFAX VA 22031
- Diane Marie Grinage M.A., M.S. - CCC/SLP3750 OLD LEE HIGHWAY FAIRFAX VA 22030
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