Baptist Health Care Speech Center

Baptist Hospital's Speech Center’s friendly, expert therapists assist people with speaking difficulties. Speech pathologists with considerable education and professional experience treat a wide range of disorders for people of all ages—from newborns to adults. All staff members hold the Speech–Language and Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical competence and are licensed by the State of Florida.

The center is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Speech–Language Services

Advances in technology have led to new, state–of–the–art diagnostic and treatment options at Baptist Speech Clinic.

Videostroboscopy —

Allows your physician to better visualize movement and function of the vocal cords, by taking pictures of your vocal cords vibrating, while you say “eeee”. The procedure involves placing a small lens attached to a scope toward the back of the mouth. The resulting “video” shows the structure of the cords and how well they move.

Tracea-esophageal puncture replacement (TEP) —

The TEP is a surgically created hole, known as a stoma, between the trachea and esophagus. A prosthesis is a one-way valve that opens to direct air from the lungs into the esophagus to produce sound when the stoma is covered. The Speech Language Pathologist will help provide a means of oral communication after the ENT advises the healing is sufficient after surgery.

Vital Stim —

Neuro–muscular electrical stimulation is a non–invasive treatment for swallowing problems that is showing promising results. Recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), electrodes are placed on the throat or the face for direct muscular stimulation, often combined with traditional swallowing therapy.

Modified Barium Swallow —

A patient’s swallowing of food and liquids is viewed under x–ray by the radiologist and speech pathologist. This is the swallowing evaluation recommended for Vital Stim candidates.

Therapists evaluate & treat many communication problems.
Some of the services that we provide:

• Aphasia Therapy
• Cognitive-Linguistic Therapy
• Dysphagia Therapy
• Language Evaluation
• Language Therapy
• Laryngectomee Education
• Modified Barium Swallow Study
• Speech Evaluation
• Speech Therapy
• Stuttering Therapy
• Tracheo-Esophageal Prosthesis Replacement (TEP)
• Videostroboscopy
• Vital Stimulation
• Voice Therapy
• Voice Training

Summer Speech and Language Camp

Scottish Rite is sponsoring a summer speech and language camp for qualifying children. Kids will be able to strengthen their speech and language skills while playing fun activities with same-aged peers. Click here for the camp schedule.

Baptist Hospital's Speech Center Locations