Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

Craniofacial Services

Endoscopic, Minimally-Invasive Approaches to Craniosynostosis and Other Craniofacial Disorders.

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Craniofacial Services

The Craniofacial Services team at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is internationally recognized for its expertise in treating complex craniofacial disorders as well as functional problems with the jaw and airway.

We treat a wide range conditions, including cleft lip and palate, vascular lesions and craniosynostosis, a congenital defect that prevents normal skull and brain growth. Additionally, we perform plastic surgery for the ears and nose, reconstructive surgery following the removal of cancerous tumors and corrective surgery for sleep apnea.

Craniofacial surgeons work closely with vascular malformation and pediatric dermatology specialists, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes.

To treat craniosynostosis, we use a minimally invasive endoscopic approach whenever possible, resulting, in some cases, in immediate correction of the deformity. Our surgeons are among a select group of craniofacial specialists who perform this highly advanced procedure.


 

Video: Watch a patient story with Steven Cohen, M.D., chief of craniofacial surgery (featured on "The Doctors").

Contact Us

  • For referrals and information, please call Rady Children's Customer Service and Referral Center at 800-788-9029 or Craniofacial Services at 858-576-1700, ext. 4255.