
Mrs. Coleen R Sparkman MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1115 14TH ST MODESTO CA, 95354About
Dr. Coleen Sparkman is a speech language pathologist practicing in MODESTO, CA. Dr. Sparkman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sparkman 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. Sparkman 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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Nearby Providers
- Mr. James L Sparkman SLP2030 COFFEE RD MODESTO CA 95355
- Vicky L Hermreck MA, CCC-SLP3220 COHO DR MODESTO CA 95355
- Maria De jesus Sandoval MS.,CCC-SLP4601 DALE RD MODESTO CA 95356
- Irene Esquivel M.S., CCC-SLP1811 PACK SADDLE ST OAKDALE CA 95361
- Sandra Lee Gaskell CCC-SLP SLP.D RPA3117 MCHENRY AVE MODESTO CA 95350
- Ms. Angela Riley1632 KINSER RD CERES CA 95307
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1700 COFFEE RD MODESTO CA 95355STANISLAUS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
1421 OAKDALE ROAD MODESTO CA 95355