Studer Family Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic

Pediatric specialists at Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Northwest Florida provide craniofacial surgery, including cleft lip and palate care.

Reconstructive surgical care for children

Experienced craniofacial specialists and plastic surgeons at Studer Family Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic in Pensacola, FL, diagnose and treat complex craniofacial conditions. Whether you are taking your child to their first appointment or looking for a second opinion, we’re here for your family. Your child’s doctor takes the time to explain your child’s diagnosis and discuss their treatment options. Together, we create a surgical care plan that is right for your child and your family.

Your child’s multispecialty care team connects the dots for all your child’s care, including additional imaging, lab testing, rehabilitation therapy and referrals to other pediatric specialists at Studer Family Children's Hospital.

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When you choose Studer Family Children's Hospital, you get a pediatric care team dedicated to your child. At your child’s first appointment, we provide a thorough evaluation, including advanced imaging. We can also review previous scans and medical records. Together, our care team delivers advanced, personalized care for congenital malformations of the face and head.

We specialize in many types of craniofacial care, including:

  • Cleft lip and palate repair
    Your child’s care team includes plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and speech therapists working together to support your child’s health and development.
  • Conditions inside the skull (intracranial)
    Some children may need surgery inside the skull to address specific growth or neurologic concerns. Your care team will connect you with pediatric neurosurgery specialists when needed.
  • Ear abnormalities
    Our care team delivers care for ear defects such as prominent ears, microtia (partially formed external ear) and anotia (missing external ear). 
  • Flat spots or head shape concerns
    Our specialists diagnose and treat conditions such as flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly). When needed, we connect your family with physical therapists and other experts for added support.
  • Hand differences
     Our surgeons care for children with extra or webbed fingers. Surgery can help improve function and appearance so your child can grow and play comfortably.
  • Jaw and facial differences
    Our specialists care for children with jaw or facial abnormalities that may affect growth, breathing, eating, or sleep. We partner with sleep medicine experts at Studer Family Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Health to create the right care plan for your child.
  • Reconstructive
     Experienced surgeons provide care for children with skin lesions, traumatic injuries, congenital conditions, and tumors of the face, head, or skull. We take time to explain each step of surgery and what to expect before, during, and after your child’s care.
  • Speech improvement
     For children with speech concerns after cleft repair or related conditions, pharyngeal flap surgery can help the soft palate close more fully, improving clarity of speech. Our team also works closely with speech therapists for ongoing support.

In an emergency, every second counts

Studer Family Children’s Hospital has children’s emergency rooms close to home. If your child faces an emergency, come to our pediatric ER for the right care, right away. 

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go directly to the nearest ER.

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Physician referrals

Refer a patient to Studer Family Children’s Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery. Fax records to 850-416-7592.

Studer Family Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic