Children's hospitals for craniofacial care
Twelve nationally and internationally recognized children’s hospitals known for surgical innovation, multidisciplinary treatment and family-centered support in craniofacial and craniosynostosis care.
These programs lead the field in craniofacial surgery and care. Several of them, including Nicklaus Children’s, Johns Hopkins, CHOP and University of Michigan Health, are also organizations we have funded on behalf of families .
Leading craniofacial and craniosynostosis programs
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Craniofacial ProgramOne of the largest and most experienced craniofacial programs in the world, known for pioneering surgical techniques and comprehensive diagnostic care.
www.chop.eduBoston Children's Hospital
Cleft and Craniofacial CenterState-of-the-art surgical treatment for craniosynostosis and complex craniofacial anomalies, supported by extensive research and multidisciplinary specialists.
www.childrenshospital.orgSt. Louis Children's Hospital
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial InstituteInternationally recognized for pioneering minimally invasive endoscopic craniosynostosis repairs with exceptional safety outcomes.
www.stlouischildrens.orgChildren's Hospital Los Angeles
Craniosynostosis ProgramOne of the largest craniosynostosis centers on the West Coast, offering high-volume multidisciplinary care including advanced endoscopic procedures for infants.
www.chla.orgUCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Pediatric Craniofacial CenterTreats a wide range of craniofacial syndromes such as Apert and Crouzon through a highly coordinated multidisciplinary team.
www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.orgNationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH)
Center for Complex Craniofacial DisordersPersonalized, interdisciplinary care for craniosynostosis, plagiocephaly, Pierre Robin sequence and jaw disorders, integrating surgery, ENT, orthodontics and psychology.
www.nationwidechildrens.orgChildren's National Hospital (Washington, DC)
Cleft and Craniofacial ProgramCoordinated craniofacial care through multiple pediatric specialties in a single, streamlined treatment pathway.
childrensnational.orgCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Craniofacial CenterRanked among the top U.S. children's hospitals for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, with expert craniofacial surgery through an elite plastic and neurosurgical team.
www.cincinnatichildrens.orgSeattle Children's Hospital
Craniofacial CenterConsistently ranked among the top U.S. children's hospitals, delivering advanced craniofacial and neurosurgical care through interdisciplinary teams.
www.seattlechildrens.orgUniversity of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (Ann Arbor, MI)
Craniofacial Anomalies ProgramMichigan's top-ranked children's hospital, offering exceptional craniofacial surgery within nationally acclaimed neurosurgical programs.
www.mottchildren.orgChildren's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Craniofacial ProgramComprehensive craniofacial and reconstructive surgery services through an integrated pediatric care network.
www.choc.orgRiley Children's Health (Indianapolis, IN)
Craniofacial ProgramAdvanced craniofacial care supported by top-tier neurosurgical, plastic surgery and genetic expertise.
www.rileychildrens.orgNicklaus Children's Hospital (Miami, FL)
Pediatric Craniofacial Center and ClinicFlorida's only full-service craniofacial center, delivering multidisciplinary care including cranial remodeling, cleft repair, ear reconstruction and orthognathic surgery. Alex Schon had several of his surgeries here.
www.nicklauschildrens.org
The Alexander Foundation has found these sites helpful. We list them as a starting point, not an endorsement, and we encourage every family to decide for themselves what is useful. Nothing here is medical advice.
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