Krista Lee Atkinson M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Krista Lee Atkinson M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

1436 JACK MCKINNEY RD RUTHERFORDTON NC, 28139
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Dr. Krista Atkinson is a speech language pathologist practicing in RUTHERFORDTON, NC. Dr. Atkinson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson 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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1436 JACK MCKINNEY RD -
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
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