
Whitney Welp
Speech-Language Pathologist
6500 EP TRUE PKWY APT 3201 WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Whitney Welp is a speech language pathologist practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Welp specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Welp 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. Welp 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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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309