Joel P Longhurst, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Joel P Longhurst

Speech-Language Pathologist

41 S 900 E SALT LAKE CITY UT, 84102

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Dr. Joel Longhurst is a speech language pathologist practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Dr. Longhurst specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Longhurst 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. Longhurst 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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41 S 900 E -
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84102
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