
Rita Keele M.A.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
193 SANDSTONE LN CAPE GIRARDEAU MO, 63701About
Dr. Rita Keele is a speech language pathologist practicing in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Dr. Keele specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Keele 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. Keele 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
- Karen M Priest0301 N CLARK ST CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63701
- Kelly Burger M.S. CCC-SLP2400 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63701
- Karen Breeding150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63703
- Mrs. Michele Gail Peters M.A.3264 COUNTY ROAD 316 CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63701
- Karen Mcclellan614 E ADAMS ST JACKSON MO 63755
- Ms. Julie Marie Fredenburg MA, CCC-SLP25 N SUNSET BLVD CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63701
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