
Mr. Elaine M. Broockerd SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Speech-Language Pathologist
110 W WALNUT ST BELTON MO, 64012About
Dr. Elaine Broockerd is a speech language pathologist practicing in BELTON, MO. Dr. Broockerd specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Broockerd 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. Broockerd 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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- Natalie Hines5710 RUSSELL ST MISSION KS 66202
- Samuel Denny Mckee SLP10330 HICKMAN MILLS DR KANSAS CITY MO 64137
- Brenda Kay Sitzmann MA, CCC-SLP3101 BROADWAY BLVD KANSAS CITY MO 64111
- Jessica Renee Felton MS, CCC-SLP801 NE ANDERSON LN LEES SUMMIT MO 64064
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5721 WEST 119TH STREET OVERLAND PARK KS 66209