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Ms. Desiree Ashley Rivas M.S., Speech-Language Pathologist
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Ms. Desiree Ashley Rivas M.S.

Speech-Language Pathologist

16830 S ASHLEY CT HOMER GLEN IL, 60491
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Dr. Desiree Rivas is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOMER GLEN, IL. Dr. Rivas specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Rivas 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. Rivas 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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16830 S ASHLEY CT -
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
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