
Janessa Levy M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1454 30TH ST WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Janessa Levy is a speech language pathologist practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Levy specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Levy 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. Levy 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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Nearby Providers
- Mckenzie Nicole Main SLP2850 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
- Mrs. Amy L Dannenfeldt M.A., CCC-SLP2555 BERKSHIRE PKWY CLIVE IA 50325
- Karen J Brown M.ED CCC-SLP950 OFFICE PARK RD WEST DES MOINES IA 50265
- Madalyn Skahill M.A.950 OFFICE PARK RD WEST DES MOINES IA 50265
- Nicole D Williamson MS, CCC-SLP5406 MERLE HAY RD JOHNSTON IA 50131
- Mrs. Renee Marie Wuest S.T.1454 30TH STREET WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309