
Lisa Walker M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
11240 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX VA, 22030About
Dr. Lisa Walker is a speech language pathologist practicing in FAIRFAX, VA. Dr. Walker specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker 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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- Courtney Overton8101 Hinson Farm Road, Suite 118 Alexandria VA 22306
- Mrs. Leah L Fisher MA, CCC-SLP8008 WESTPARK DR MC LEAN VA 22102
- Elizabeth Land Clark MS-SLP7617 LITTLE RIVER TPKE ANNANDALE VA 22003
- Renee Nichole Wilson M.S., CCC-SLP2301 RESEARCH BLVD STE 110 ROCKVILLE MD 20850
- Melissa Warren11614 SEVEN LOCKS RD ROCKVILLE MD 20854
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