
Mrs. Melissa Ann Cheslock MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
120 OSLO CIR BIRMINGHAM AL, 35211About
Dr. Melissa Cheslock is a speech language pathologist practicing in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Dr. Cheslock specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Cheslock 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. Cheslock 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
- Mrs. Janna Lynne Corpening MA CCC SLP245 CAHABA VALLEY PKWY PELHAM AL 35124
- Ms. Laura Annette Chandler MS CCC-SLP245 CAHABA VALLEY PKWY PELHAM AL 35124
- Jolie Mckenzie245 CAHABA VALLEY PKWY PELHAM AL 35124
- Mrs. Charlotte Monique Howard-heard MA,CCC-SLP245 CAHABA VALLEY PKWY PELHAM AL 35124
- Robin Maddox245 CAHABA VALLEY PKWY PELHAM AL 35124
- Ms. Bianaci Rogers Langford MS,CCC-SLP432 27TH AVE NW BIRMINGHAM AL 35215
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PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
701 PRINCETON AVENUE SOUTHWEST BIRMINGHAM AL 35211BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERl
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35209CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMAl
1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233