
Patricia L Bjarnason M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
849 SPRING ST STE 1 FRIDAY HARBOR WA, 98250About
Dr. Patricia Bjarnason is a speech language pathologist practicing in FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. Dr. Bjarnason specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bjarnason 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. Bjarnason 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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- Mrs. Nancy J. Schafer M.A., C.C.C.-S.L.P.2200 M AVENUE ANACORTES WA 98221
- Tamara Ellen Carter545 HEMLOCK CT FRIDAY HARBOR WA 98250
- Mrs. Charlotte Bodding M.A., CCC-SLP1200 M AVE ANACORTES WA 98221
- Mrs. Sarah Carlson M.A., CCC-SLP505 SPRING STREET FRIDAY HARBOR WA 98250
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