South Carolina Cleft Teams
If you’re searching for a cleft team in South Carolina 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.
Charleston, SC Cleft Teams
Medical University Of SC Craniofacial Anomalies/Cleft Lip And Palate Team
- Dr. Christopher Discolo, Krishna Patel, Jason Ulm
- Taping and or NAM prior to lip repair
- Lip Repair done at 3 months/palate repair done between 9-11 months
- Speech Therapy Rarely Needed
- Restrictions & Requirements after repair include: Must wear arm restraints, Nose stents, recommends scar massage
- Differs from child to child
Parent Reviews
*I am one of the SLPS on the team no have been doing this kind of work for more than 30 years. The outcomes realized by this team, both functional and cosmetic, compare favorably to any in this nation.”