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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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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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Provider
Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Samuel-F-Ciricillo-MD-05554Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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Condition
Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Condition
Newborn Ear Molding
Newborn ear molding is non-surgical correction of a baby's ear(s) that fold over, stick out or are abnormally shaped. Shriners Children’s craniofacial teams can provide EarWell® molding in the first six weeks of life.
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Condition
Hypernasality
Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
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Microgenia/Macrogenia
Microgenia or Macrogenia are a small (micro) or enlarged (macro) chin. Chin asymmetry can occur by itself or when the upper and lower jaws are not aligned. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons perform chin and jaw surgery.
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Provider
Craig W. Senders, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Craig-W-Senders-MD-88853Craig W. Senders, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Condition
Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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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.