Ruth Ellen Dearson M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Ruth Ellen Dearson M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

8270 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR FAIRFAX VA, 22031
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Dr. Ruth Dearson is a speech language pathologist practicing in FAIRFAX, VA. Dr. Dearson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Dearson 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. Dearson 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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8270 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR -
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
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