Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Care
The Cleft and Craniofacial care team at Monroe Carell brings experts from multiple specialties together to treat your child's cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial disorders. We know these delicate, complex procedures can be difficult to understand. We're here to help with compassionate care tailored to your child and family.
We coordinate care with your child’s primary care doctor for treatment plans that bring lifelong improvements in quality of life and appearance. Our team includes you and experts in the Fetal Center, audiology, genetics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, psychology, social work, speech therapy, orthodontics and child life services.
Our team of expert, caring providers aims to become global leaders in championing children with cleft and craniofacial differences through exemplary personalized care, continued innovation and education.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all cleft and craniofacial conditions, including:
- Apert syndrome
- Crouzon syndrome
- Head and neck cancer
Meet Your Care Team
Meet additional program staff members.
Michael S. GolinkoBS, MD
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial Surgery, Craniosynostosis, Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Ryan H. BelcherMD, MPH
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Hearing and Speech, Nose and Sinus Conditions, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Christopher M. BonfieldMD
- Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord, Craniofacial Surgery, Neurologic Surgery, Neurological Disorders, Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Neurologic Surgery
Stephane A. BraunMD
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery, Cleft Lip and Palate, Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Izabela A. GaldynMD
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Ear Deformities, Facial Paralysis, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic Surgery
Clare E. GargaroPA, MHSA
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Ear Deformities, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Ear Deformities, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Larissa BannonAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Liz EllisAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Aid Services, Hearing Disorders, Hearing Loss, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Audiology
Shannon N. GuarnereSLP
- Feeding / Swallowing Therapy, Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology
Melissa C. HenryMA, CCC-SLP
- Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders
Derrick R. SowderSLP
- Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders
Amber N. WinstonMA, CCC-SLP
- Autism Disorders, Feeding / Swallowing Therapy, Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology
Susie I. LinDDS, MD
- Dental Implant Reconstruction, Facial Trauma, Facial and Jaw Reconstruction, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Skeletal Facial Deformities/Orthognathic Surgery
Margaret V. MaclinDMD, BS
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Dentistry, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Samuel J. McKennaMD, DDS
- Dental Implant Reconstruction, Facial Trauma, Facial and Jaw Reconstruction, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Skeletal Facial Deformities/Orthognathic Surgery
Why Choose Cleft and Craniofacial Care at Monroe Carell
- Expert care
Our specialists are among the best in the country. They have trained at some of the most renowned surgery fellowship programs. They bring a compassionate, patient-based approach to treatments for craniosynostosis and other syndromes. Our program tailors treatment to your child, including endoscopic-assisted craniosynostosis repair, open repair and cranial vault distraction.
- Recognized care
We are nationally accredited by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA). This means we meet that organization’s highest standards for medical care. Our program follows national regulations for treatment of cleft palate and craniofacial problems.
- Collaborative care
Ours is one of few cleft and craniofacial programs that feature on-site dental and orthodontic experts. They often take part in our routine evaluations and can offer your child ongoing care. We are proud to offer nasoalveolar molding (NAM) to aid in the success of cleft repair. Many of our consultations for NAM can take place in our pioneering Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Dedicated care coordinator
Our team coordinator serves as your single point of contact with our physicians, surgeons, and advanced practice providers to ensure you always know our plans to give your child the best chance at improved health.
- A supportive community
Expert medical and surgical care are just part of our service to your child. With the generous support of Delta Dental of Tennessee, we can connect you with our "Family Champions" – a list of our patient families who are willing to walk with you through your child's care journey. This program includes our annual family day at the Nashville Zoo.
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Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Cleft rhinoplasty
- Endoscopic craniosynostosis repair
- Helmet molding therapy
- Lip reconstruction surgery
- Post-trauma cranial and facial reconstruction
- Reconstructive palate surgery
The Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Monroe Carell is an ACPA Approved Team.
American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
ACPA Approved Team