
Mrs. Joan Marie Vanfossan M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2966 THORNBURY DR HOLLAND MI, 49424About
Dr. Joan Vanfossan is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOLLAND, MI. Dr. Vanfossan specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Vanfossan 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. Vanfossan 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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- Jeanine Hamilton1576 EB CREEK DR. HOLLAND MI 49424
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- Mrs. Kassie L. Rodino MA/CCC/SLP2980 PINE EDGE CT HOLLAND MI 49424
- Ms. Kathryn A Reicks SLP12265 JAMES ST HOLLAND MI 49424
- Mrs. Susan May Urbytes M.A.1378 SPINNAKER CT HOLLAND MI 49424
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