
Laura Marie Ferguson M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
141 WEISS RD SAINT PETERS MO, 63376About
Dr. Laura Ferguson is a speech language pathologist practicing in SAINT PETERS, MO. Dr. Ferguson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ferguson 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. Ferguson 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
- Jasmina Sinanovic CF-SLP4200 N CLOVERLEAF DR SAINT PETERS MO 63376
- Lisa Wendel321 KNAUST RD SAINT PETERS MO 63376
- Ms. Terri Linn Holtgrewe M.A., CCC/SLP1725 THOELE RD SAINT PETERS MO 63376
- Mrs. Carol Weber166 BOONE HILLS DR. ST PETERS MO 63376
- Jodie Wallis1400 TRIAD CENTER DR SAINT PETERS MO 63376
- Tara Walsh MHS, CCC-SLP324 JUNGERMANN RD SAINT PETERS MO 63376
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