ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
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About the Institute Our Team Approach Our Experience Meet the Surgeons Meet the Staff Meet the Consultants |
With 35 years of clinical experience, The International Craniofacial Institute has accepted even the most difficult surgical cases and works collaboratively to solve each craniofacial issue using a team approach that includes quality surgeons and professionals who continually strive for excellence in medical care. Founded by Dr. Kenneth Salyer, the Institute has performed more than 16,000 surgeries on patients of all ages who come from around the world for the exceptional care we provide. The Institute embraces new discoveries and ongoing medical research into the very best technology and surgical practices. This is how we can offer the most advanced surgical methodology available to our patients. Dedicated to helping both children and adults with craniofacial deformities, the International Craniofacial Institute supports each patient with expert evaluations and opinions, skilled coordination of care, and the provision of valuable patient education and instruction. Our surgeons are skilled in the art of aesthetic surgery in order to provide our patients with the best cosmetically acceptable outcomes. We work in collaboration with multiple specialists, including those in cosmetic dentistry, pediatrics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology and neurosurgery. We believe our close relationship with regional hospitals and superior specialists gives us the state-of-the-art advantage our patients require. |
About the Institute
The International Craniofacial Institute (ICI) including the Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment Center was formally named in 1986 and continues to be the focus of the Advanced Surgical Institute and Center for Children developed by Kenneth E. Salyer, M.D. and Medical City Dallas Hospital. Our Center specializes in the treatment of those patients with craniofacial anomalies and is the product of nearly 30 years of medical development and dedication to excellence.
In the 1960's, a French surgeon, Dr. Paul Tessier, pioneered the art of craniofacial surgery. He believed and eventually proved that deformities of the skull and face could be corrected with radical and aggressive treatment. It was discovered that when anomalies are caused by a defect in the underlying structure of the skeleton, the skeleton could be repositioned or reconstructed. Since the time of Dr. Tessier, medical advancements both clinically and surgically have continued to improve the care these patients receive.
As the successful treatment of these deformities continued, the medical community recognized the importance for an experienced multidisciplinary team approach for optimal care. Because of its extreme complexity, craniofacial surgery should only be performed by the most trained and dedicated surgeons in highly specialized centers where the needs of these patients could be met.
Dr. Salyer recognized the need for such a center in the U. S. He established Dallas' first craniofacial surgery center in 1971 and shortly thereafter performed the first intracranial procedure in the Southwest U.S. Today, ICI is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the most advanced centers for craniofacial and cleft lip and palate treatment. Patients from every state in the Union and 48 countries around the world have received treatment at the Institute.
Known for innovative treatment of the most difficult cases, the center has attracted many surgeons from throughout the U.S. and abroad for training in these advanced craniofacial techniques. Also, the center's experts share their knowledge and experiences with the world's surgical community through the publication of books and articles and by lecturing world wide.
Through ongoing research, the ICI experts remain on the academic forefront and continue to develop new and more effective techniques for the treatment of craniofacial anomalies. This commitment to training, education, and research has led to the creation of a surgical fellowship at the Institute to train one gifted young surgeon each year in the art of craniofacial and cleft reconstruction. The fellow also assists in continuing clinical and experimental research and publishing of medical scientific material.
Built upon the principles of excellence, ICI has developed a highly skilled team which allows for the treatment of the most complex craniofacial conditions. The Center is dedicated to children and adults with craniofacial deformities and provides care for the whole patient by surgically correcting physical and functional problems and by providing education and support to patients and their families.
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The International Craniofacial Institute (ICI) including the Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment Center was formally named in 1986 and continues to be the focus of the Advanced Surgical Institute and Center for Children developed by Kenneth E. Salyer, M.D. and Medical City Dallas Hospital. Our Center specializes in the treatment of those patients with craniofacial anomalies and is the product of nearly 30 years of medical development and dedication to excellence.
In the 1960's, a French surgeon, Dr. Paul Tessier, pioneered the art of craniofacial surgery. He believed and eventually proved that deformities of the skull and face could be corrected with radical and aggressive treatment. It was discovered that when anomalies are caused by a defect in the underlying structure of the skeleton, the skeleton could be repositioned or reconstructed. Since the time of Dr. Tessier, medical advancements both clinically and surgically have continued to improve the care these patients receive.
As the successful treatment of these deformities continued, the medical community recognized the importance for an experienced multidisciplinary team approach for optimal care. Because of its extreme complexity, craniofacial surgery should only be performed by the most trained and dedicated surgeons in highly specialized centers where the needs of these patients could be met.
Dr. Salyer recognized the need for such a center in the U. S. He established Dallas' first craniofacial surgery center in 1971 and shortly thereafter performed the first intracranial procedure in the Southwest U.S. Today, ICI is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the most advanced centers for craniofacial and cleft lip and palate treatment. Patients from every state in the Union and 48 countries around the world have received treatment at the Institute.
Known for innovative treatment of the most difficult cases, the center has attracted many surgeons from throughout the U.S. and abroad for training in these advanced craniofacial techniques. Also, the center's experts share their knowledge and experiences with the world's surgical community through the publication of books and articles and by lecturing world wide.
Through ongoing research, the ICI experts remain on the academic forefront and continue to develop new and more effective techniques for the treatment of craniofacial anomalies. This commitment to training, education, and research has led to the creation of a surgical fellowship at the Institute to train one gifted young surgeon each year in the art of craniofacial and cleft reconstruction. The fellow also assists in continuing clinical and experimental research and publishing of medical scientific material.
Built upon the principles of excellence, ICI has developed a highly skilled team which allows for the treatment of the most complex craniofacial conditions. The Center is dedicated to children and adults with craniofacial deformities and provides care for the whole patient by surgically correcting physical and functional problems and by providing education and support to patients and their families.
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Our Team Approach
Successful management of craniofacial patients demands a coordinated team approach to meet the varied medical needs of these patients. The International Craniofacial Institute works with a comprehensive team of medical specialists who have independent and vital roles in planning and carrying out our patients' treatment plans. The team includes:
The care process begins shortly after birth. When the ICI office is notified that a baby has been born with a cleft lip, palate, or craniofacial deformity, we immediately arrange to assist the parents and hospital staff with our extensive experience in such initial concerns as proper methods of feeding and handling the child.
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Successful management of craniofacial patients demands a coordinated team approach to meet the varied medical needs of these patients. The International Craniofacial Institute works with a comprehensive team of medical specialists who have independent and vital roles in planning and carrying out our patients' treatment plans. The team includes:
- Craniofacial Surgeon
- Pediatric Neurosurgeon
- Pediatric Anesthesiologist
- Neuroradiologist
- Pediatric Intensivist
- Neuro and Pediatric Ophthalmologist
- Otolaryngologist
- Orthodontist
- Pediatric Nursing
- Speech Pathologist
- Geneticist
- Orthotist
- Anthropologists
- Pedodontist
- Psychologist
- Social Workers
The care process begins shortly after birth. When the ICI office is notified that a baby has been born with a cleft lip, palate, or craniofacial deformity, we immediately arrange to assist the parents and hospital staff with our extensive experience in such initial concerns as proper methods of feeding and handling the child.
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Our Experience
Over the past 30 years, our experts have performed more than 13,000 operations on every variation of syndromal and non-syndromal deformities. They are not only highly trained in the treatment of those rare congenital and/or acquired craniomaxillofacial deformities but also in the art of aesthetic surgery. Last year we performed approximately 775 craniofacial procedures, 210 cleft lip and cleft palate procedures, and 220 cosmetic procedures. The International Craniofacial Institute is a facility committed to the care of a patient's physical and functional well being as well as their aesthetic appearance. Our areas of expertise are as follows:
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Over the past 30 years, our experts have performed more than 13,000 operations on every variation of syndromal and non-syndromal deformities. They are not only highly trained in the treatment of those rare congenital and/or acquired craniomaxillofacial deformities but also in the art of aesthetic surgery. Last year we performed approximately 775 craniofacial procedures, 210 cleft lip and cleft palate procedures, and 220 cosmetic procedures. The International Craniofacial Institute is a facility committed to the care of a patient's physical and functional well being as well as their aesthetic appearance. Our areas of expertise are as follows:
- Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment
- Craniofacial Syndrome and Deformity Treatment
- Traumatic Injuries to the Head and Neck
- Tumors of the Head and Neck
- The World CranioFacial Foundation
- Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
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Meet the Staff
Gwen Killman (gwen@craniofacial.net)
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Juli Mann (juli@craniofacial.net)
Office Manager
Kelly Frazier (k@craniofacial.net)
Clinical Assistant/Medical Records Custodian
Kristi Anderson (kristi@craniofacial.net)
Patient Coordinator
Michelle Daulton, R.N. (michelle@craniofacial.net)
Craniofacial Nurse
Michelle Meulman (mmeulman@craniofacial.net)
Executive Assistant to Dr. David G. Genecov
Natalie Lopez (natalie@craniofacial.net)
Front Office Coordinator
Sandra Valenzuela (sandra@craniofacial.net)
Surgery Coordinator
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Gwen Killman (gwen@craniofacial.net)
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Juli Mann (juli@craniofacial.net)
Office Manager
Kelly Frazier (k@craniofacial.net)
Clinical Assistant/Medical Records Custodian
Kristi Anderson (kristi@craniofacial.net)
Patient Coordinator
Michelle Daulton, R.N. (michelle@craniofacial.net)
Craniofacial Nurse
Michelle Meulman (mmeulman@craniofacial.net)
Executive Assistant to Dr. David G. Genecov
Natalie Lopez (natalie@craniofacial.net)
Front Office Coordinator
Sandra Valenzuela (sandra@craniofacial.net)
Surgery Coordinator
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Meet the Consultants
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Amy Tankersly, LMSW
Amy.Tankersley@hcahealthcare.com | HCA Healthcare |
| Angela Price, MD | For more information on Dr. Price, please visit their website at www.neurosurgeonsforchildren.com |
| Bradley Weprin, MD | For more information on Dr. Weprin, please visit their website at www.neurosurgeonsforchildren.com |
| Brian Collins, DDS | Pediatric dentistry |
| Crys Sory, MD | Graduated summa cum laude from Trinity University, San Antonio, and received his M.D. from The University of Texas, San Antonio. He completed an internship and Radiology Residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Parkland Memorial Hospitals. (Read More...) |
| Dale Swift, MD | For more information on Dr. Swift, please visit their website at www.neurosurgeonsforchildren.com |
| Daniel Dansby, MD | Dr. Dansby has practiced Otolaryngology in Dallas since 1974. He completed medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School/Health Science Center. During his practice, Dr. Dansby has been Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Medical Center in Dallas (Read More...) |
| David Sacco, MD | For more information on Dr. Sacco, please visit their website at www.neurosurgeonsforchildren.com |
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David Stager, Jr., MD
stagerdr@aol.com | David Stager, Jr., M.D. obtained his medical degree and finished his residency in Ophthalmology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Children's National Medical Center, Washington D.C. Dr.Stager, Jr. is Board Certified in Ophthalmology. (Read More...) |
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David Stager, Sr., MD
drstager@aol.com | David R. Stager, Sr., M.D. obtained his medical degree, Master's degree and residency training from Ohio State University. He completed his fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at National Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C. (Read More...) |
Edward Genecov, DDS
egenecov@aol.com | For more information on Dr. Genecov, please visit his website at www.smilesbydrg.com. |
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Elizabeth Sperry, ScD.
esperry@craniofacial.net | Dr. Sperry received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University, and her Doctorate of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Boston University. She has 20 years of clinical experience in assessment and treatment of patients with communication impairments. (Read More...) |
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Eric Mendeloff, MD
jabrams@csant.com | For more information on Dr. Mendeloff, visit their website at www.csant.com/physicians/mendeloff.html. |
| J.R. Sykes, MD | Pediatric Anesthesia |
| James Matson, MD | Pediatric Intensivist |
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John Kolar, PhD
john.kolar@hcahealthcare.com | Dr. Kolar is a physical anthropologist with more than 20 years clinical experience in the measurement and analysis of children with craniofacial defects. He has written and presented extensively on craniofacial anomalies, including a textbook on anthropometry, and is an internationally recognized expert in the field. Dr. Kolar is one of only a few non-surgeons elected to membership in the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery. |
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Lee Ann Pearse, MD
lapearsemd@medicalcitydallas.com | Dr. Lee Ann Pearse is a Board Certified Pediatric Cardiologist, practicing since 1990. Dr. Pearse was the Medical Director for the Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation program, University of Miami at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida 1990 - 1997. (Read More...) |
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Lisa Genecov, MD
DrLisa@craniofacial.net | Developmental Pediatrician |
| Michelle Papo, MD | Pediatric Intensivist |
| Nick Hogan, MD | Neuro-opthalmologist |
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Randy Trawnik, BCO
randytrawnik@dallaseye.net | The offices Dallas Eye Prosthetics and Fort Worth Eye Prosthetics were founded in 1982 by Wm. Randall Trawnik BCO, who came to the Ocularist profession following his own eye loss at age 17. (Read More...) |
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Robert Peters, MD
drpeters@dallasoto.com | Dr. Peters graduated Magna Cumme Laude with a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of North Texas. He graduated in the top 10% of his Medical School Class at the University of Texas at Galveston. In addition to being board certified in otolaryngology, (Read More...) |
| Sandra Aviles, MD | Pediatric Intensivist |
| Sharon Sandell, MD | Pediatric Intensivist |
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Timothy Trone, MD
contact@dallasentgroup.com | Dr. Trone is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas in 1974. Upon completing a surgical internship in 1975 at the University of Mississippi Hospital (Read More...) |
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