This department offers
- Cleft palate and craniofacial care
Cleft and Craniofacial program
Our Cleft and Craniofacial program provides comprehensive, coordinated care for children with cleft lip, cleft palate, Robin sequence and all related craniofacial conditions. Our team approach brings together pediatric specialists involved in the care of children with clefts and craniofacial syndromes.
Conditions we treat
We treat a range of craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip/palate and genetic syndromes, ensuring comprehensive care
Cleft Lip and Palate
Robin Sequence
Stickler Syndrome
Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral Spectrum
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Nager Syndrome
Apert Syndrome
Crouzon Syndrome
Pfeiffer Syndrome
What sets us apart
Utah's longest-running, most experienced cleft program
Combined, our providers have more than 80 years of experience and perform, on average, 350 cleft and craniofacial surgeries each year.
All providers are Board-certified/eligible and Fellowship-trained in pediatric subspecialties
We are the only program in Utah where every provider in our center is board certified/eligible and fellowship trained in pediatric specialties. Children are not just little adults, so having this additional training and expertise in crucial to cleft and craniofacial treatment.
Innovative care with the latest research
Our partnership with University of Utah Health ensures that your child will receive the most innovative, evidenced-based care available.
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Nationally accredited program for more than 20 years
Our program is accredited by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and has been for 20 consecutive years. This accreditation ensures that teams are comprised of experience professionals that coordinate care with the proper sequencing of evaluations and treatments.
National recognition
Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best children's hospitals in 11 of 11 pediatric specialties.
Operation Smile
We are proud to partner with Operation Smile to provide cleft care for kids in developing countries. Our team is committed to improving cleft care for kids both locally and across the world.








