Mrs. Marlene Ann Pettiford M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2242 TIMBERCREST DR COLUMBUS IN, 47203About
Dr. Marlene Pettiford is a speech language pathologist practicing in COLUMBUS, IN. Dr. Pettiford specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Pettiford 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. Pettiford 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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