
Kate A. Young MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2375 NW MONTEREY PINES DR BEND OR, 97701About
Dr. Kate Young is a speech language pathologist practicing in BEND, OR. Dr. Young specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Young 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. Young 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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- Claire Dawley2125 NE DAGGETT LN BEND OR 97701
- Amanda J Abel S.L.P1315 NW 4TH ST REDMOND OR 97756
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