Elaine Mcdermott, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Elaine Mcdermott

Speech-Language Pathologist

1215 E TRUMAN RD KANSAS CITY MO, 64106
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Dr. Elaine Mcdermott is a speech language pathologist practicing in KANSAS CITY, MO. Dr. Mcdermott specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Mcdermott 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. Mcdermott 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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1215 E TRUMAN RD -
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
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Fax: 816-418-5230

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