
Michaela Van der westhuizen M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
469 SHEEPSHANK DR GEORGETOWN TX, 78633About
Dr. Michaela Van der westhuizen is a speech language pathologist practicing in GEORGETOWN, TX. Dr. Van der westhuizen specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Van der westhuizen 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. Van der westhuizen 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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