Craniofacial Center
The Pediatric Craniofacial Center cares for children with conditions affecting the growing face and head, whether they occur before birth or result from an injury, illness or tumor. The most common conditions we treat are cleft lip, cleft palate and craniosynostosis. These, as with most craniofacial conditions, vary in severity and can dramatically affect appearance, communication, physical and social growth, and other aspects of development. The complex nature of craniofacial conditions requires well-coordinated and timely diagnosis, counseling and treatment, all of which are provided by our team of dedicated specialists.
The center has been caring for individuals with craniofacial differences since 1954, and we're committed to maintaining our long tradition of providing outstanding care. The relationship with our patients often begins before birth and continues through childhood, during adolescence and into adulthood. At each step along the way, our team combines the most advanced surgical and therapeutic techniques with respectful and sensitive care.
Because craniofacial conditions can have profound effects on a child's ability to function both physically and socially, we work with other specialists, such as dentists, social workers, speech pathologists and dermatologists, to provide comprehensive treatment and follow-up care. This team approach optimizes your child's chances of having an excellent outcome and smooth recovery.
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Explore what we do
How 3D printing made a complex facial surgery possible
Using 3D technology, Dr. Lin familiarized himself with his patient’s unique skull before the delicate surgery to restore their vision.
Our team
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Jason H. Pomerantz
MD
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery -
Glenn Rosenbluth
MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Craniofacial Pediatrics -
Alexander Y. Lin
MD, MBA
Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery -
William Y. Hoffman
MD
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery -
Helen Lau
NP
Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery -
Eve Rorison
NP
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Snehlata (Sneha) Oberoi
DDS, MS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery -
Peter P. Sun
MD
Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery -
Kurtis Auguste
MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery -
Nalin Gupta
MD, PHD
Neurosurgery -
Allison Tam
MD
Medical Genetics -
Joseph Shieh
MD, PHD
Medical Genetics -
Hazel Perry
MS
Genetic Counselor -
Andrew Weeks
MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery -
Maanasa Indaram
MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus -
Kimberly Luu
MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology -
Phyllis Won
PA
Plastic Surgery
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
Preparing for surgery
Read before your visit
Preparing for your child's surgery
Learn what to expect and how you can help ensure that your child's procedure and recovery go smoothly.
Watch with your child
Surgery day at Oakland
Visualization can help kids, especially those with autism, feel less anxious before a procedure. Follow Beni the Bear's experience at our Oakland hospital, so your family knows what to expect.
Watch with your child
Surgery day at Mission Bay
If your child is having surgery at our Mission Bay hospital, watch this video together to get a look inside our facility and find out what to expect.
Vea con su hijo
Día de la cirugía en Mission Bay
Si su hijo se somete a una cirugía en nuestro hospital de Mission Bay, vean juntos este video para echar un vistazo dentro de nuestras instalaciones y averiguar qué pueden esperar.
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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