Cleft Palate Repair Surgery Manhattan, NYC at Columbia University Medical Center Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

When you have a child with a cleft palate, you worry about the effects it may have on the rest of his or her life. Medical professionals have made great advances in treating children with clefts in order to help children lead the healthy, happy life that they deserve. At Columbia University Medical Center, located in Manhattan, NYC you can find the comprehensive treatment needed for safe and effective cleft palate repair surgery. A team of highly specialized surgeons will work closely with the child's orthodontist, pediatrician and other specialists to coordinate a surgical plan to safely and correctly care for your child's cleft palate. The goal of this surgery is to fix the roof of the mouth so that your child can eat and talk normally. The potential benefits of an intact palate can greatly affect your child's speech and quality of life.

Cleft palate repair surgery is performed to separate the oral and nasal cavities which in turn can greatly aid in preserving facial growth. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center provides patients and their loved ones with highly trained and experienced doctors who have the skill and precision to perform even the most complex surgeries. Each doctor understands that when a patient is contemplating surgery, it can be stressful and intimidating. That's why at Columbia University Medical Center, surgeons provide patients with excellent post-op and pre-op care and support. When performing surgery, doctors use only the most advanced medical technology and equipment to significantly decrease risk and ensure the highest level of safety.

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers a variety of surgeries including:

• Abdominal Wall
  
• Breast
  
• Cleft lip and Palate
  
• Craniofacial
  
• Ear/Otoplasty
  
• Extremities
  
• Microsurgery
  
• Nose
  
• Skin Cancer & Moh's
  
• Skin Lesion Excision
  

Your child's safety and well being are of significant importance to the surgical team at Columbia University Medical Center. The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, allows you to find doctors who have the skill to properly and correctly perform cleft palate repair surgery on your child. Serving the Manhattan, NYC community for over twenty five years, the Division of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center offers exceptional help that you can trust. Call today for a consultation.