
Emily Elizabeth Coussens M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1020 S SCOTT BLVD IOWA CITY IA, 52240About
Dr. Emily Coussens is a speech language pathologist practicing in IOWA CITY, IA. Dr. Coussens specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Coussens 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. Coussens 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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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403