Kara Hellner, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kara Hellner

Speech-Language Pathologist

6137 CRESCENT AVE SAINT LOUIS MO, 63139
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Dr. Kara Hellner is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Hellner specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hellner 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. Hellner 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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6137 CRESCENT AVE -
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
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