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Condition
Language Disorders
Language disorders in children may appear as saying words incorrectly, or not understanding spoken words. These can occur with conditions affecting the palate. Speech language pathologists provide treatment.
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Condition
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically and with speech therapy.
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Provider
Rakhi W. Thambi, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/T/Rakhi-W-Thambi-MD-08407Rakhi W. Thambi, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Condition
Parry-Romberg Syndrome
Parry-Romberg Syndrome is a rare disease involving shrinking of soft tissue beneath the skin, usually on one side of the face. Shriners Children’s cleft and craniofacial specialists can treat this condition with plastic surgery.
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Provider
Caroline A. Yao, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/Y/Caroline-A-Yao-MD-41697Caroline A. Yao, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Elizabeth E. Williams, OTR/L
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Elizabeth-E-Williams-OTR-L-99562Elizabeth E. Williams, OTR/L specializes in Occupational Therapy.
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Provider
Phileemon E. Payne, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/P/Phileemon-E-Payne-MD-49952Phileemon E. Payne, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Mark E. Runge, DDS, MS
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Mark-E-Runge-DDS-MS-02312Mark E. Runge, DDS, MS specializes in Orthodontics.
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Provider
Joie H. Brownlee, FNP-C, MSN, BSN
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/B/Joie-H-Brownlee-FNP-C-MSN-BSN-13025Joie H. Brownlee, FNP-C, MSN, BSN specializes in Nurse Practitioner.
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Provider
Clee E. Lloyd, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Clee-E-Lloyd-MD-22460Clee E. Lloyd, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.