
Alexandra Sharp
Speech-Language Pathologist
8000 ILIFF DR DUNN LORING VA, 22027About
Dr. Alexandra Sharp is a speech language pathologist practicing in DUNN LORING, VA. Dr. Sharp specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sharp 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. Sharp 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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