John D Tonkovich PH.D., CCC-SLP/A
Speech-Language Pathologist
4641 OLD CANOE CREEK RD SAINT CLOUD FL, 34769About
Dr. John Tonkovich is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAINT CLOUD, FL. Dr. Tonkovich specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Tonkovich 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. Tonkovich 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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