
Janice A Smith M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
WWU, DEPT. OF COMM SCIENCES AND DISORDERS BELLINGHAM WA, 98225About
Dr. Janice Smith is a speech language pathologist practicing in BELLINGHAM, WA. Dr. Smith specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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
- Nancy Rice MA/CCC/SLP4680 CORDATA PKWY BELLINGHAM WA 98226
- Mrs. Kelsey Lee Runnels M.A. CCC-SLP2001 H ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225
- Tonda W Smit M.S., CCC-S1612 14TH ST ANACORTES WA 98221
- Ms. Molly Christine Moorman SLP-CCC801 TRAIL RD SEDRO WOOLLEY WA 98284
- Kelly April Stilwell MS, CCC-SLP801 TRAIL RD SEDRO WOOLLEY WA 98284
- Mrs. Shari Kay Smith M.S., CCC-SLP12978 EAGLE DR BURLINGTON WA 98233
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