Vidya H. Oftedal SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
35105 KENAI SPUR HWY STE A SOLDOTNA AK, 99669About
Dr. Vidya Oftedal is a speech language pathologist practicing in SOLDOTNA, AK. Dr. Oftedal specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Oftedal 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. Oftedal 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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Jane Handy33030 SKYLINE DR SOLDOTNA AK 99669![]()
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Mrs. Julie Ann Moore250 HOSPITAL PL SOLDOTNA AK 99669![]()
Ms. Vicki Jo Siter M.S., CCC-SLP110 S WILLOW ST KENAI AK 99611![]()
Carol A Johnson35105 KENAI SPUR HWY STE A SOLDOTNA AK 99669![]()
Christa Buckley MS, CCC-SLP43335 K BEACH RD SOLDOTNA AK 99669
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