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Craniofacial Program

The Craniofacial Program at Le Bonheur works in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to offer specialized treatment of craniosynostosis and other complex craniofacial conditions.  A multidisciplinary team consisting of pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric craniofacial plastic surgeons, a pediatric orthodontist and other specialists hold a craniofacial clinic each month to address the unique and complex needs of these children and their families.  Our doctors and team members are committed to working with your child and family to provide a lifetime of individualized care.

Common Conditions Treated

What To Expect When You Come To Le Bonheur
If your child needs surgery, our team is committed to making sure the process is as easy as possible.  We will be available to answer your questions and explain what to expect each step of the way.  To learn more about having surgery at our hospital, click here.

Common pedatric craniofacial surgeries include:

Your Physicians and Care Team
Most craniofacial surgeries are very complex and require the skillful hands of physicians from multiple disciplines in order to achieve the best results. Frederick Boop, M.D., is the chief of Neurosurgery at Le Bonheur, and certified by both the American Board of Neurosurgery and the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Robert Wallace, M.D., is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is the chief and program director of the Division of Plastic Surgery for UTHSC. These surgeons work together to address even the most serious craniofacial anomalies and provide resources for families.

How You Can Refer to the Craniofacial Program
You can contact us via email at neuroscience@lebonheur.org or call 866.705.8279.


Cranial Vault Expansion 
  Neurosurgeons in Le Bonheur’s Craniofacial Program perform cranial vault expansion to correct and reduce the risk of future craniofacial deformities caused by pediatric craniosynostosis (craniostenosis).
Craniofacial Deformities in Children 
  The Craniofacial Program at Le Bonheur’s Children’s Medical Center treats craniofacial malformations and deformities in children such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis and Apert syndrome.
Fontanel 
  The professional medical team at Le Bonheur’s Craniofacial Program specialize in the treatment of craniofacial conditions and disorders that affect the fontanels and pediatric sutures during an infant’s development.
Pediatric Sutures 
  Le Bonheur’s multi-disciplinary craniofacial team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric suture conditions that occur during an infant’s development.
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