Mrs. April Ann Joachim M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. April Ann Joachim M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

6804 FAIRWAY RIDGE RD SALEM VA, 24153
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Dr. April Joachim is a speech language pathologist practicing in SALEM, VA. Dr. Joachim specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Joachim 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. Joachim 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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6804 FAIRWAY RIDGE RD -
SALEM, VA 24153
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