The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Rush Craniofacial Center

The Rush Craniofacial Center is a multidisciplinary craniomaxillofacial center with an internationally recognized faculty. Through a team approach, the center evaluates and treats patients with all types of craniofacial malformations. Our areas of specialty include:

Distraction Osteogenesis
Craniofacial Syndromes (Apert's, Crouzon's, Pfeiffer's, Klebbatschadel (clover-leaf skull), Saethre-Chotzen's, Median facial cleft)
Cleft lip and palate
Dentofacial anomalies and deformities (congenital cleft-related, congenital noncleft-related, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, tumors and vascular conditions)
Micrognathia and Pierre Robine Sequence
Hemifacial Microsomia
Mandibulofacial Dysostosis
Craniosynostosis,
Acute and chronic traumatic deformities
Orthodontic deformities

To learn more, or to arrange an appointment, contact:

Rush Craniofacial Center
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W. Harrison, Suite 425
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 563-3000
Fax: (312) 563-2514
Email Co-directors:
John W. Polley, MD
Alvaro A. Figueroa, DDS



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