Consultants/Specialists
In addition to our experienced craniofacial surgeons and seasoned speech pathologist, the International Craniofacial Institute partners with a team of consulting specialists who provide the all-encompassing care a craniofacial difference requires.
Below learn more about our consultants and specialists.
Anesthesiologists (Pediatric)
Medical doctors who help children remain comfortable during surgical procedures, using a carefully balanced combination of medications tailored to each child's age, weight and metabolism, and monitor, manage and ease post-operative pain for children.
Michael Bannon, MD; Katie Blakeley, MD; Bruce Fitzgerald, MD; Annie Kahn, MD;
John M. Kampine, MD;
Red Starks, MD; J.R. Sykes, MD
Anthropologist
Measures individuals to determine growth rates/patterns and to aid in diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial anomalies.
John Kolar, PhD
Cardiologists (Pediatric)
Medical doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the heart and blood vessels.
Jane Kao, MD; Henry Kort, MD; Pennock Laird Sr., MD; Pennock Laird Jr., MD; Tracy Laird
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Medical doctor and surgeon who specializes in heart and lung surgery for individuals with defects present at birth.
Eric Mendeloff, MD
Geneticists
Medical doctors who evaluate family medical history and examine individuals to assist with accurate diagnosis and council family regarding risk of craniofacial problems in family's future children.
Andrea Cramer, MD; Angela Scheuerle, MD; Golder Wilson, MD
Intensivists (Pediatric)
Medical doctors who track a child's development as he/she grows and coordinate multiple specialists involved in patient's care.
James Matson, MD; Ryan Meyer, MD; Qyoo Rhee, MD; Michelle Papo, MD; Sharon Sandell, MD
Neuroradiologists
Medical doctors who use various imaging tools to look at patients and interpret their images for diagnosis.
Crys Sory, MD; Ellis Robertson, MD
Neuro Ophthalmologist (Pediatric)
Medical doctor who identifies, consults and repairs visual problems of children, stemming from nervous system conditions rather than from a problem with the eyes.
Robert N. Hogan, MD
Neurosurgeons (Pediatric)
Medical doctors and surgeons who understand children's nervous systems and the implications of the nervous system's effects on craniofacial structures and who work with the other surgical specialists to develop an effective treatment plan to maximize the proper functioning of a child's brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Angela Price, MD;
David Sacco, MD; Dale Swift, MD; Bradley Weprin, MD
Neurotologist
Medical doctor who provides diagnostic, medical and surgical care for patients and who is knowledgeable in the sciences of hearing, balance, nerve function, infectious disease and anatomy of the head and neck.
Robert Peters, MD
Ocularist
Specializes fabricating and fitting ocular prostheses for individuals who have no eye (or eyes).
Wm. Randy Trawnick, BCO
Ophthalmologists (Pediatric)
Medical doctors who identify and treat eye problems a child may have in relationship to his/her craniofacial condition.
Pricilla M. Berry, MD; Kamel Itani, MD; Joel Leffler, MD;
David Stager Jr., MD;
David Stager Sr., MD; Robert Tenery, MD
Orthodontist
Doctor of dental surgery who evaluates the position and alignment of teeth and coordinates a treatment plan with the surgeon and other specialists. Works with a variety of oral-maxillofacial conditions and corrective procedures. Most cleft lip/palate patients are under the joint care of the team orthodontist and craniofacial surgeon.
Jeff Genecov, DDS, MSD, FICD, FACD;
Deji V. Fashemo, DDs, MPH
Otolaryngologists
Medical doctors who evaluate and treat inner ear infections and disorders, structurally and
neurologically based hearing loss, voice and swallowing disorders, and nose and sinus disorders.
Paul Bauer, MD;
Andy T. Chung, MD;
Daniel Dansby, MD;
Thomas Hung, MD;
Timothy Trone, MD
Pediatrician
Medical doctor who examines children to confirm healthy growth and development, as well as to discover and treat illness.
Lisa Genecov, MD
Periodontist
Doctor of dental surgery who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases and surgical placement and maintenance of dental implants.
Brian Collins, DDS
Social Workers
Certified/licensed professionals who spend time getting to know patients and their families. Work to understand their particular concerns and areas of stress related to the child's condition. Offer counsel and practical solutions where possible, and establish connections to other people or organizations in the community for further help, as needed.
Caroline Williamson; Amy Tankersly