
Jessica Caroline smith Niemann M.S. CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
8711 VILLAGE DR SAN ANTONIO TX, 78217About
Dr. Jessica Niemann is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Dr. Niemann specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Niemann 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. Niemann 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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