Mrs. Kristeena Ruth Whaley, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Kristeena Ruth Whaley

Speech-Language Pathologist

940 N JEFFERSON AVE SPRINGFIELD MO, 65802

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Dr. Kristeena Whaley is a speech language pathologist practicing in SPRINGFIELD, MO. Dr. Whaley specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Whaley 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. Whaley 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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940 N JEFFERSON AVE -
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
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