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Craniofacial Program

The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Craniofacial Program provides support and treatment for infants, children, and adults with craniofacial conditions at 3 locations in Oakland, Roseville, and Santa Clara. We understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with craniofacial conditions and their families. Our dedicated team of medical professionals, specialists, and support staff is here to guide you every step of the way. Our collective expertise and compassionate approach ensure that you and your family receive comprehensive and personalized care.

Our program is accredited through The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), an international nonprofit medical society of oral cleft and craniofacial health care experts. Our clinics are also certified as Craniofacial/Cleft Palate Special Care Centers (SCC) through the California Children's Services (CCS) program. Currently, we provide care to more than 1,700 infants, children, and adults with craniofacial conditions.

The co-directors of our Northern California Regional Craniofacial Program are:

Medical Director: Katherine Dawson, MD

Surgical Director:  Robert Menard, MD, FACS

Contact us

Regional Craniofacial Clinic at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

Medical Director: Katherine Dawson MD

Main phone number: (510) 752-5101

Sacramento Craniofacial Clinic

Medical Directors: Brian Rubinstein MD, Billur Moghaddam MD

Main phone number: (916) 614-4075

Santa Clara Craniofacial Clinic

Medical Director: Robert Menard MD FACS

Main phone number: (510) 752-5101

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