
Laura Tompkins
Speech-Language Pathologist
125 E. ELM ST. FLAGSTAFF AZ, 86001About
Dr. Laura Tompkins is a speech language pathologist practicing in FLAGSTAFF, AZ. Dr. Tompkins specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Tompkins 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. Tompkins 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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- Mr. James Logan Samsel M.S. CF-SLP3036 N BOLDT DR FLAGSTAFF AZ 86001
- Catherine Gardner M.S.3285 E SPARROW AVE FLAGSTAFF AZ 86004
- Ms. Judith Ann White2300 E 6TH AVE FLAGSTAFF AZ 86004
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