
Kristin Hovis M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
45 MOKEMA AVE WALTHAM MA, 02451About
Dr. Kristin Hovis is a speech language pathologist practicing in WALTHAM, MA. Dr. Hovis specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hovis 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. Hovis 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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- Mrs. Sarah Ross134 NORTH ST NORTH READING MA 01864
- Ms. Kathleen Anne Davis C.C.C./SLP89 ACCESS RD NORWOOD MA 02062
- Jennifer S Bartecchi M.S., CF-SLP30 WARREN ST BRIGHTON MA 02135
- Mrs. Allison Long Baker MS, CCC-SLP30 PIEDMONT AVE WALTHAM MA 02451
- Emily Johnson305 CENTRE ST NEWTON MA 02458
- Crystal Hutchins CCC-SLP126 PHOENIX AVE LOWELL MA 01852
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