
Joann Barton M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
300 LONGWOOD AVE # LO-367 BOSTON MA, 02115About
Dr. Joann Barton is a speech language pathologist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Dr. Barton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Barton 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. Barton 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. Betty D Giambalvo MS, SLP-CCC400 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 3950 WOBURN MA 01801
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75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115