
Kristie Balado M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
811 DEL RIO WAY MERRITT ISLAND FL, 32953About
Dr. Kristie Balado is a speech language pathologist practicing in MERRITT ISLAND, FL. Dr. Balado specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Balado 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. Balado 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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