Microtia Expert Team

Leadership

John Reinisch MD Director, Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery Plastic Surgeon, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group

Specialty Physicians

Several specialty physicians may be involved in the care and treatment of patients with microtia. Some of these specialists may include:

   * Pediatric Anesthesiologist: An anesthesiologist experienced in working with young patients; some pediatric anesthesiologists are skilled at working with children and with craniofacial abnormalities which might affect anesthesia
   * Audiologist: A professional who specializes in treating individuals with impaired hearing
   * Craniofacial (Pediatric) Surgeon: Plastic and reconstructive surgeons with additional training in surgery for congenital deformities involving the skull and face
   * Pediatric Dentist: A dentist skilled in working with children that have facial deformities that extend to the teeth and jaw
   * Child Psychologist: Psychologists who work with children to help them cope with the difficulties of being born with a physical condition such as microtia or other craniofacial disorders
   * Social Worker: Social workers perform many services which may include preparing a family for surgery and providing resources for issues of concern before, during and after a procedure
   * Speech Therapist: Speech therapists concentrate on verbal communication and speech which can be an issue for some children with craniofacial abnormalities

Resources at Cedars-Sinai

   * Craniofacial Clinic
   * Psychology Services at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences