Cleft Lip and Palate Program
If your child has a cleft lip and palate, you will find the highest level of care at our Cleft Lip and Palate Program. We offer the widest range of treatment options, including surgical repair, nasoalveolar molding, orthodontics, speech and feeding support, and more.
Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of cleft lip and palate experts in the world. Our compassionate team will oversee your child’s transformation — from diagnosis through ongoing treatment — and support your family every step of the way.
Because children can have difficulty coping with visible differences, we offer extensive emotional support. And as your child gets older, we will make them feel empowered to be part of their treatment decisions.
How we serve you
To give your child the very best care, our doctors, nurses and other experts are grouped into specially trained treatment teams. These teams give your child personalized care while building strong relationships to support your family.
Conditions we treat
We treat all variations of cleft lip and palate, including unilateral, bilateral, complete and incomplete defects, and other complex variations.
Why choose the Cleft Lip and Palate Program
We are experts in treating children as they grow and their needs change, such as adolescents’ increasing concern about their looks. Our psychologist understands the challenges of undergoing procedures that can greatly affect your child’s appearance.
Meet your team
Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to see your child thrive. The team might include many specialists, who are all here to give your child the highest level of support.
Our locations
Get information about the cleft lip and palate care we provide at our Philadelphia hospital.
Our resources
We have gathered resources to give you information and help you find answers to your questions. We hope this makes your family's life a bit easier.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
Patient stories
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate
In this video, clinicians and patient families talk about the diagnosis and treatment of cleft lip and palate, the most common congenital facial anomaly.
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