Melissa Swamidass M.A. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Melissa Swamidass M.A. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

6927 OLD SEWARD HWY STE 100 ANCHORAGE AK, 99518
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Dr. Melissa Swamidass is a speech language pathologist practicing in ANCHORAGE, AK. Dr. Swamidass specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Swamidass 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. Swamidass 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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6927 OLD SEWARD HWY STE 100 -
ANCHORAGE, AK 99518
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