
Janis Schumacher MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
411 CAMINO DEL RIO S SAN DIEGO CA, 92108About
Dr. Janis Schumacher is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Schumacher specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Schumacher 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. Schumacher 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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- Christal Marie Katapodis M.S., SLP7840 MISSION CENTER CT SAN DIEGO CA 92108
- Ms. Darlene Ann Valdez M.A.3020 CHILDRENS WAY # 5002 SAN DIEGO CA 92123
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103