
Kelly Zarifa
Speech-Language Pathologist
21250 W 151ST ST OLATHE KS, 66061About
Dr. Kelly Zarifa is a speech language pathologist practicing in OLATHE, KS. Dr. Zarifa specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Zarifa 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. Zarifa 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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Nearby Providers
- Hollie Elizabeth Porsi M.S., CCC-SLP201 E FLAMING RD OLATHE KS 66061
- Gwen Bates SLP1113 E PINEVIEW ST OLATHE KS 66061
- Mrs. Mary Katherine Keenan M.S., CCC-SLP11574 LONGVIEW OLATHE KS 66061
- Mrs. Julie A Schwarz CCC-SLP2163 W FERREL DR OLATHE KS 66061
- Mrs. Laura B Wallis M.S CCC/SLP15325 S LONE ELM RD OLATHE KS 66061
- Anne Kathleen Wietharn MA, CCC-SLP21250 W 151ST ST OLATHE KS 66061
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OLATHE MEDICAL CENTERl
20333 WEST 151ST STREET OLATHE KS 66061