Mrs. Ruth Olvera-crutchfield M.A. CCC/SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

3133 W ALBERTA RD EDINBURG TX, 78539 Show map

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Dr. Ruth Olvera-crutchfield is a speech language pathologist practicing in EDINBURG, TX. Dr. Olvera-crutchfield specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Olvera-crutchfield 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. Olvera-crutchfield 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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Mrs. Ruth Olvera-crutchfield M.A. CCC/SLP's Practice location

3133 W ALBERTA RD -
EDINBURG, TX 78539

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New patients: 956-618-1242

Fax: 956-618-1360

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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