Recognized by the American Cleft Palate- Craniofacial Association, Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Clinic utilizes a multidisciplinary and integrated case management approach to treatment. Our team includes specialists in Audiology, Dentistry, ENT, 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 functional status post-surgery.
Physicians:
| Cynthia Jacobsen , PhD, CCC/SLP | Director, Hearing & Speech
Associate Professor of Pediatrics |
| Shao Jiang , MD | Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| Alison Kaye , MD | Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| Virender Singhal , MD, MBA | Medical Director, Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Section
Chief, Plastic Surgery
Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City |