
Janet Lea Atkinson M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3434 NW 56TH ST OKLAHOMA CITY OK, 73112About
Dr. Janet Atkinson is a speech language pathologist practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Dr. Atkinson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson 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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5501 NORTH PORTLAND AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73112