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Cleft & Craniofacial Clinic

Some infants are born with conditions such as cleft lip or cleft palate, which can impact their appearance and make daily activities like feeding or speaking challenging. Our expert teams provide specialized care to support your patient and their family, helping them navigate challenges and thrive throughout their journey.

About Us

We provide expert care for infants with cleft lip, cleft palate or other head and face conditions. From initial diagnosis and treatment through post-surgical care and ongoing check-ups, our dedicated pediatric team supports families throughout the entire process, helping your patient grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic offers coordinated, multispecialty care, bringing together specialists from a variety of fields in one convenient location. Recognizing that every child is unique, we develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your patient's needs. Our collaborative approach ensures comprehensive, holistic care at every stage of the child's development.

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Cleft & Craniofacial Clinic

Fax:

402.955.7451

Providers' Priority Line

Additional Information:

The Providers' Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions and transport services.

Conditions We Treat

At Children’s, the most common cleft and craniofacial conditions we treat include:

Meet Our Providers

Meet our team of pediatric experts who help children with craniofacial conditions and other concerns.

Megan A. Carter

Megan A. Carter, PsyD, LP

Language: English

Specialties: Pediatric Behavioral Health, Neuropsychology

Ryan K. Sewell

Ryan K. Sewell, MD

Language: English

Specialties: Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology

Grace Y Lai

Grace Y Lai, MD, PhD

Language: English

Specialties: Epilepsy Neurology, Neurosurgery

Lois J. Starr

Lois J. Starr, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Pediatric Genetics

Samiksha Fouzdar Jain

Samiksha Fouzdar Jain, MBBS

Languages: Hindi, English

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Daniel J. Wehrmann

Daniel J. Wehrmann, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Cochlear Implant

Treatments and Services

We treat all types of cleft lip and palate and other conditions which affect the face, mouth and head (craniofacial). Our treatments and services include:

Locations

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Child Advocacy | For Providers

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | For Providers

When your child has a birth defect or trauma, it can affect their appearance and development. Our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team is here to help.

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Audiology | For Providers

When your patient has difficulty hearing, expert care matters. We diagnose and treat a variety of hearing issues so your patient can thrive.

Patient Spotlight

Athena's Story: A Cleft & Craniofacial Clinic Journey

Born with multiple complex medical needs, Athena underwent surgical repair for her cleft lip and palate with Children's pediatric plastic & reconstructive surgeon Dr. James Vargo within her first year.

What Sets Us Apart

Comprehensive Care

We offer seamless care for children from diagnosis through ongoing treatment during important stages of growth and development.

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Emotional Support

We offer emotional support and guidance to help children thrive.

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Child Empowerment

As children get older, we’ll help them feel empowered to learn, understand and be a part of their treatment decisions.

Awards and Honors

Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic is recognized as an Approved Team by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA), meaning they exceed the set standards of team care.