
Kathryn Ann Barnes
Speech-Language Pathologist
5182 LAURIE DR EMMAUS PA, 18049About
Dr. Kathryn Barnes is a speech language pathologist practicing in EMMAUS, PA. Dr. Barnes specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Barnes 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. Barnes 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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- Danielle Starling-roney SLP3533 LENAPE LN EMMAUS PA 18049
- Jennifer Mueller4150 REDBUD DR W WHITEHALL PA 18052
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