
Joann M Workinger SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1675 SW MARLOW AVE STE 200 PORTLAND OR, 97225About
Dr. Joann Workinger is a speech language pathologist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Workinger specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Workinger 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. Workinger 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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