Mrs. Jeanie D. Akridge M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

31 REYNOLDS RD ALEXANDRIA LA, 71302 Show map

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Dr. Jeanie Akridge is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALEXANDRIA, LA. Dr. Akridge specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Akridge 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. Akridge 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. Jeanie D. Akridge M.S., CCC-SLP's Practice location

31 REYNOLDS RD -
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71302

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New patients: 318-792-8820

Fax: 866-567-9682

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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