Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics' Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Clinic utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Our program is recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Staff

Our team includes specialists in audiology, dentistry, ear, nose and throat; genetics, plastic surgery and more to provide clinical management, diagnostic and treatment services.

We utilize all available state resources to complement services provided by managed care organizations and we work closely with health plans to design treatment plans that achieve rapid gains in postsurgery functional status.