
Craniofacial Center
The experts at the Pediatric Craniofacial Center treat all types of conditions affecting a child's face, head and neck, whether these conditions were present at birth or acquired later as the result of a traumatic event or a tumor. The most common issues include cleft lip, cleft palate and craniosynostosis syndromes, which involve the early fusing of one or more of the bones in the skull and face during fetal development.
We've been caring for patients since 1954, and our treatment combines the most advanced available surgical and therapeutic techniques with respectful and sensitive team care. Our relationship with our patients is quite extensive, often beginning before birth and continuing through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.
Craniofacial conditions with their impact on appearance can have a profound effect on a child's ability to function both physically and socially. So we also work with specialists such as dentists, social workers, speech pathologists and dermatologists, to provide comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation. The team approach ensures that your child will have the best possible outcome and recovery.
Our locations (2)
Our team
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Kurtis Auguste
MD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
Dylan K. Chan
MD, PhD, MS, FAAP
Pediatric otolaryngologist -
Alice Goodwin
DDS, PhD
Orthodontist -
Nalin Gupta
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
William Y. Hoffman
MD
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon -
Maanasa Indaram
MD
Pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist -
Alexander Y. Lin
MD, MBA, FACS
Plastic surgeon -
Kimberly Luu
MD, FAAP
Pediatric otolaryngologist -
Snehlata (Sneha) Oberoi
DDS, MS
Orthodontist -
Jason H. Pomerantz
MD
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon -
Glenn Rosenbluth
MD
Pediatric hospitalist -
Joseph Shieh
MD, PhD
Medical geneticist -
Anne M. Slavotinek
MD, PhD
Medical geneticist -
Ray Stewart
DDS, DMD, MS
Pediatric dentist -
Peter P. Sun
MD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
Andrew Weeks
MD, DDS
Pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgeon -
Jaclyn Kukoff
MS, CCC-SLP
Craniofacial speech-language pathologist -
Helen Lau
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Karina Marini-Lieben
MSW
Social worker -
Hazel Perry
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Suzanne Petersen
PA
Physician assistant -
Eve Rorison
PNP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Lisa Sears
RN, BSN
Nurse -
Susanna Upton
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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