
Kelly Skillestad M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3545 S OCEAN BLVD PALM BEACH FL, 33480About
Dr. Kelly Skillestad is a speech language pathologist practicing in PALM BEACH, FL. Dr. Skillestad specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Skillestad 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. Skillestad 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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- Ms. Paige Alissa Bankert M.S.1626 DAVIS RD WEST PALM BEACH FL 33406
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GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1309 N FLAGLER DR WEST PALM BEACH FL 33401