Kimberly K. Shields MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kimberly K. Shields MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

701 S 8TH ST CLINTON MO, 64735
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Dr. Kimberly Shields is a speech language pathologist practicing in CLINTON, MO. Dr. Shields specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shields 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. Shields 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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CLINTON, MO 64735
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