Mrs. Jean A Merchant SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Jean A Merchant SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2303 SE FORT KING ST OCALA FL, 34471

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Dr. Jean Merchant is a speech language pathologist practicing in OCALA, FL. Dr. Merchant specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Merchant 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. Merchant 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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2303 SE FORT KING ST -
OCALA, FL 34471
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MUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1500 SW 1ST AVE OCALA FL 34474

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