Bethany Malinka M.S., CF-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Bethany Malinka M.S., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

1600 CAVANAUGH RD FORT SMITH AR, 72908
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Dr. Bethany Malinka is a speech language pathologist practicing in FORT SMITH, AR. Dr. Malinka specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Malinka 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. Malinka 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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FORT SMITH, AR 72908
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