
Mikki Rakestrow
Speech-Language Pathologist
1331 E REDFIELD RD TEMPE AZ, 85283About
Dr. Mikki Rakestrow is a speech language pathologist practicing in TEMPE, AZ. Dr. Rakestrow specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rakestrow 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. Rakestrow 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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Nearby Providers
- Susan Smith7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 250 Scottsdale AZ 85254
- Sheena Barnett CCC-SLP5055 E WASHINGTON ST STE 125 PHOENIX AZ 85034
- Mrs. Randi Michelle Bagley8700 S KYRENE RD TEMPE AZ 85284
- Lora Marie Ledford M.S., CF, SLP3150 N ARIZONA AVE STE 112 CHANDLER AZ 85225
- Valerie Frost-mckinley M.ED.15002 N 32ND ST PHOENIX AZ 85032
- Mrs. Lara A. Lazear M.S., CCC-SLP714 N LONGMORE ST CHANDLER AZ 85224
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