
Jean Hwang
Speech-Language Pathologist
1801 NW VESPER ST BLUE SPRINGS MO, 64015About
Dr. Jean Hwang is a speech language pathologist practicing in BLUE SPRINGS, MO. Dr. Hwang specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hwang 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. Hwang 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
- Sherilyn Cooper Camerlinck SLP3225 S NOLAND RD INDEPENDENCE MO 64055
- Miss Ann Elizabeth Henry CCC-SLP1801 NW VESPER ST BLUE SPRINGS MO 64015
- Ms. Ida M. Wiedel S.L.P.700 W 48TH ST KANSAS CITY MO 64112
- Gina Clouse CCC-SLP1603 KIMBERLY CT GREENWOOD MO 64034
- Mrs. Lisa A. Grant M.S., CCC-SLP1111 SE EASTRIDGE DR BLUE SPRINGS MO 64014
- Shellee Cates Brouhard M.A. C.C.C. SLP4078 SW CAMELOT DR LEES SUMMIT MO 64082
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19600 EAST 39TH STREET INDEPENDENCE MO 64057TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER LAKEWOODl
7900 LEE'S SUMMIT RD KANSAS CITY MO 64139