Mrs. Heather Renee Whitsitt M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Heather Renee Whitsitt M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2400 PERSHING RD KANSAS CITY MO, 64108
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Dr. Heather Whitsitt is a speech language pathologist practicing in KANSAS CITY, MO. Dr. Whitsitt specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Whitsitt 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. Whitsitt 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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2400 PERSHING RD -
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
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