Craniofacial anomalies

Children born with head and/or facial abnormalities require care from many specialists. The Craniofacial Center at the VCU Medical Center follows children through each state of treatment, usually beginning after birth and continuing through adolescence.

The Craniofacial Center is composed of specialists representing:

• Audiology.
• Plastic and craniofacial surgery.
• Human genetics.
• Neurosurgery.
• Nursing.
• Oral surgery.
• Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.
• Otolaryngology.
• Prosthodontics.
• Psychology.
• Speech pathology.

The Craniofacial Center recommends a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the child’s health care needs and s suitable to the child and parents. Indiviudal team members – such as the plastic surgeon, ear, nose and throat specialist or geneticist – may also assist the child’s primary care physician in managing the child’s craniofacial abnormality.