Speech Language Pathology

Speech Language Pathology(SLP) at San Angelo Community Medical Center helps restore functional communication skills and covers articulation, language deficits, voice disorders, stuttering, cognition or memory and restoring speech production. The SLP evaluates and treats swallowing disorders and oral motor dysfunction. Some commonly seen diagnosis include:

• Stroke
• Head injury
• Aneurysm
• Throat Cancer
• Degenerative Diseases
• Vocal Cord Paralysis
• ALS

The SLP at SACMC is a certified Vital-Stim provider which is a very effective modality for the return of facial and vocal strength, as well as, to increase the patient ability to swallow.

Video fluoroscopy

The SLP at SACMC also performs Video Fluoroscopy Swallow Studies which allows her to identify and treat specific swallowing disorders resulting from some of the diagnoses listed above.  This test allows the SLP to view the extent of swallowing difficulty; and determine the therapy necessary for modification and treatment to prevent aspiration.

Referral Information

Speech Therapy at San Angelo Community Medical Center requires a physician’s referral in order to evaluate a patient.  Patients or referral sources may call our appointment desk at 325-949-5900 for more information.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
Generally 8-5 or by special appointment

Location

3605 Executive Dr.
San Angelo, TX  76904

For more information call 325-949-5900.