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Daniel's Story

Daniel was born with part of his brain outside his skull. A team of doctors sealed the opening to his brain to protect him from disease and injury.

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3-D imaging provides a virtual window into a patient that even surgery can't provide.

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Return to Form: Treating Craniosynostosis

Information about craniosynostosis and treatment options.

Q&A with Craig Birgfeld, MD

Craig Birgfeld, MD

What’s best about working at Children’s?

The best part of working at Children’s is the total, all-encompassing commitment to the quality of care provided to the children of the Northwest.

2007 America's Best Hospitals

The Seattle Children's Craniofacial Center specializes in the treatment of cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and other complex craniofacial conditions.

Our team is involved with state-of-the-art research to identify causes and new treatments.

A Wide Range of Services

Our multidisciplinary team provides diagnosis and long-term management for children with craniofacial abnormalities.

Our services cover all aspects of care including:

We treat children born with a wide range of conditions including:

Craniofacial Research

We are conducting research projects that address quality of life, treatment outcomes, molecular genetics and developmental biology.

Revolutionizing Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

Using nasoalveolar molding (NAM) before cleft lip and palate surgery may mean fewer surgeries.

Resources for Patients and Families

In addition to medical care, we provide patients and families with resources to help you learn more, including:

Resources for Medical Professionals