Natalie Ratz M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2003 LANCASTER RD CHILLICOTHE OH, 45601About
Dr. Natalie Ratz is a speech language pathologist practicing in CHILLICOTHE, OH. Dr. Ratz specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ratz 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. Ratz 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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