
Ms. Kristin Marie Schaffer M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2950 CHEROKEE ST NW KENNESAW GA, 30144About
Dr. Kristin Schaffer is a speech language pathologist practicing in KENNESAW, GA. Dr. Schaffer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer 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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- Louise Marssa M.ED. CCC-SLP1230 JOHNSON FERRY PL MARIETTA GA 30068
- Mrs. Laura Lee Downes MS, CCC-SLP570 W CROSSVILLE RD ROSWELL GA 30075
- Jennifer Koch M.ED., CCC-SLP3070 RITA WAY SE SMYRNA GA 30080
- Jennifer Browning Eastman M.ED., CCC-SLP1053 OAKDALE ROAD ATLANTA GA 30307
- Mrs. Jerri Kay Hickman temple M.ED. CCC-SLP135 BROADWELL OAKS CT ALPHARETTA GA 30004
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