Matthew Nelson M.A., SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Matthew Nelson M.A., SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

4725 MERLE HAY RD STE 107 DES MOINES IA, 50322
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Dr. Matthew Nelson is a speech language pathologist practicing in DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Nelson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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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4725 MERLE HAY RD STE 107 -
DES MOINES, IA 50322
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