Mrs. Melinda R. Van buskirk SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Melinda R. Van buskirk SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2205 N 45TH ST SEATTLE WA, 98103
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Dr. Melinda Van buskirk is a speech language pathologist practicing in SEATTLE, WA. Dr. Van buskirk specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Van buskirk 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. Van buskirk 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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2205 N 45TH ST -
SEATTLE, WA 98103
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