The team is comprised of pediatric specialists who are trained and have experience in dealing with children with cleft lips, cleft palates and craniofacial anomalies. These professionals all work together with the common goal of your child having the best coordinated care possible. There are many advantages to having a team coordinate your child's care.
Many parents live a number of miles from a pediatric hospital.
The team approach allows the parents to take their child for yearly or bi-annual visits where they see the team members in one appointment. We suggest parents choose a team that has extensive experience in treating children with PRS and other related conditions. Don't be afraid to ask questions and contact the team prior to asking them to treat your child. Your child may not necessarily see each member of the team at each visit, they will see those members that are considered necessary at each team visit. You might be seeing some of these specialists throughout the year as needed for appointments and follow ups.