
Kassandra Barrantes M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2494 PLUM RIDGE RD TAYLORSVILLE KY, 40071About
Dr. Kassandra Barrantes is a speech language pathologist practicing in TAYLORSVILLE, KY. Dr. Barrantes specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Barrantes 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. Barrantes 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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- Candice Lee Davis M.S.7607 BEECH SPRING CT LOUISVILLE KY 40241
- Laura J Crawford M.S.90 HOWARD DR SHELBYVILLE KY 40065
- Ashleigh Elizabeth Schneider MS, CCC-SLP6317 HIGHWAY 329 CRESTWOOD KY 40014
- Janet Schoo CCC-SLP2701 CHESTNUT STATION CT LOUISVILLE KY 40299
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