Ms. Twila Gale Bell M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2727 MC CLELLAND BLVD JOPLIN MO, 64804About
Dr. Twila Bell is a speech language pathologist practicing in JOPLIN, MO. Dr. Bell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bell 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. Bell 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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