Oregon Cleft Teams
If you’re searching for a cleft team in Oregon for your child, here is a list of hospitals, teams, surgeons and their specific techniques. This list has been compiled by other mommies, so if you don’t see your team here, we will be happy to add it for you.
Portland OR Cleft Teams
- Dr. Anna Kuang
- NAM and/or taping prior to lip repair
- Lip Repair done between 4-6 months/palate repair done between 12-18 months
- Restrictions & Requirements after repair include: Use of arm restraints, nose stents, scar cream and scar massage
- Speech therapy begins at 12 months (as needed)
- 8 years bone graft. 16 years rhinoplasty. 18-21 upper jaw break. Any revisions that are needed at an appropriate age.
*She takes her time and is very detailed in not only what’s best for the child but also what will look the best. His lip is perfect, we couldn’t be happier!
*They are kind and so knowledgeable. We never felt like we couldn’t ask a question or call at anytime. We received so much support and information.
*Lots of communication, very established, many parts of the team working together, great prenatal care and information. The best team in Oregon, with either surgeon.
*Dr kuang (ps) and Dr Garfinkle (orthodontist) are amazing!!! The entire team is great but these 2 know and care about each kiddo and go out of their way to make sure the very best is done for them.”
- Dr. Tom Wang
- NAM and/or taping prior to lip repair
- Lip Repair done at 3.5 months/palate repair done between 9-12 months
- Restrictions & Requirements after repair include: Use of arm restraints, nose stents, scar cream and scar massage
- Speech therapy begins at 12 months (as needed)
- 8 years bone graft. 16 years rhinoplasty. 18-21 upper jaw break. Any revisions that are needed at an appropriate age.
*Great work, not overly friendly.
*They are kind and so knowlegeble. We never felt like we couldn’t ask a question or call at anytime. We received so much support and information.
*Lots of communication, very established, many parts of the team working together, great prenatal care and information. The best team in Oregon, with either surgeon.