Mrs. Kathy K. Bessom CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mrs. Kathy K. Bessom CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

1901 ELMHURST DR ATHENS TN, 37303
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Dr. Kathy Bessom is a speech language pathologist practicing in ATHENS, TN. Dr. Bessom specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bessom 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. Bessom 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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1901 ELMHURST DR -
ATHENS, TN 37303
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