Deanna McDonald, MA, CCC-SLP
- Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- English
Office Hours
- Sun: Closed
- Mon - Thu: 7:30AM - 6:00PM
- Fri: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
- Sat: Closed
About Deanna McDonald, MA, CCC-SLP
Biography
Deanna (Dee) McDonald, MA, CCC-SLP, is an experienced speech language pathologist with 32 years of experience in treating a variety of speech and language disorders, including 27 years of dedicated service at Unity Point Health.
Specializing in pediatric stuttering therapy, she is passionate about helping individuals navigate fluency challenges and build lifelong communication confidence.
Dee has earned a reputation for combining clinical excellence, with a warm, supportive approach, partnering with patients and families to achieve meaningful lasting outcomes.
Qualifications
Education
Degree
University of Northern Iowa: Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Northern Iowa: Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Board Certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Stuttering, Apraxia of speech, Speech sound disorders