Types of Craniofacial Microsomia Providers
+ Anaplastologist
A specialist who makes prosthetic ears, commonly made of a silicon based material painted to match skin characteristics.
+ Audiologist
Healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage hearing loss and balance problems.
+ Cardiologist
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of the cardiovascular system - which includes the heart and blood vessels.
+ Craniofacial Pediatrician
A pediatrician that specializes in diagnosing and treating children with craniofacial conditions.
+ Dentist
A person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones.
+ Dermatologist
A doctor who specializes in conditions involving the skin, hair and nails.
+ Endocrinologist
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system (the glands and organs that make hormones).
+ Gastroenterologist
A doctor that specializes in diseases and conditions that affect the digestive organs and structures.
+ Genetic counselor
A specialist with expertise in genes and heredity who provides information and counseling focusing on inheritance, genetic causes, and genetic testing.
+ Geneticist
A biologist who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, and variation of organisms.
+ Nephrologist
A doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney conditions.
+ Neurodevelopmental specialist
A specialist that focuses on healthy brain development in infants, children and adolescents.
+ Neurologist
A medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.
+ Neurotologist
A type of otolaryngologist who specializes in the ear, and the portions of the brain that are important for hearing and balance.
+ Neurosurgeon
Like a neurologist, a neurosurgeon is trained in diagnosing, treating and managing conditions related to the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system. However they differ in that they're specifically trained and certified in the use of surgical treatments, whereas neurologists focus on other forms of treatment
+ Nutritionist
A person who advises others on matters of food and nutrition and their impact on health.
+ Oculoplastic Surgeon
A surgeon that specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery to help the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts and other structures around the eye.
+ Ophthalmologist
A medical doctor who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems.
+ Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
A surgeon trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
+ Orthodontist
A licensed dentist that prevents, diagnoses and treats dental and facial irregularities.
+ Orthopedist
A medical doctor who focuses on caring for your bones, joints, ligaments, nerves and tendons (the tissue that connects bones and joints)
+ Otolaryngologist (ENT)
A physician who treats conditions of the head and neck, both medically and surgically. This includes conditions of the external, middle, and inner ear, the nose, oral cavity, neck, and facial structures.
+ Plastic surgeon
A medical doctor who performs surgery to reconstruct parts of the face or the body.
+ Prosthodontist
A dentist who specializes in treating complex dental and facial matters, including the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth with artificial devices.
+ Psychologist
A doctor that specializes in the science of behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.
+ Pulmonologist
A physician who specializes in the airways and lungs and the entire respiratory system.
+ Sleep medicine
Medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders. Craniofacial microsomia patients can experience sleep disturbance due to altered airways or skull shape.
+ Social worker
A professional who provides holistic psychosocial support and resources for patients and families. For example, this can include: help with challenges such as transition to a new diagnosis, connecting to support from community resources, and discussing social, financial and psychological needs related to an individual’s medical condition and clinical care.
+ Speech-language pathologist
A health professional who diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing differences.
+ Surgery
The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and growth differences by the physical removal, reconstruction, or readjustment of organs and tissues.
+ Urologist
A doctor that diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women.