Family Keeps the Faith During Baby’s Cleft Lip Repair
Matthew Greives, MD, talked to FOX 26 News about the successful results of a device used to prepare a 1-year-old patient with a cleft lip and palate for reconstructive surgery. The patient’s mother also spoke about her experience on FOX…
Teen patient becomes role model for others diagnosed with cleft
From time to time, Charlotte “Charlie” Brown will be asked questions about her face and why it’s a little different. Although that may seem off-putting to some, she sees it as an opportunity to educate and spread awareness about cleft…
Neal Wille’s Path to a Big Smile
Three-year-old Neal Wille is among the one in 700 kids annually around the world born with a cleft lip and palate. Today, he’s a ball of smiles and sunshine when his parents bring him to see the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team for follow-up…
The importance of pediatric cleft care
Imagine being an expectant parent and learning that your unborn child has a cleft palette, lip, or other craniofacial condition. It can be shocking and scary news for any family. But having the right team of specialists available can make…
Surgery, care allow child born with cleft lip and palate to blow bubbles and more
The first time Sonia Estrada saw her son Jae blow a bubble, it brought tears to her eyes. The seemingly simple act marked a major milestone for the now 7-year-old Jae, who was born with a cleft lip and palate…
Rocking out for our Wonderkids
You may be wondering, what is a Wonderkid? It’s simple. Wonderkids are the pediatric patients of the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial team at UT Physicians. Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month is observed each July. These children are treated to an event in…
Meet Dr. Matthew Greives
Dr. Matthew Greives is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He was originally born and raised in rural Indiana and then received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Washington University…
Observing the Team in Action
Heidi Walker, RN My name is Heidi Walker and I was born with a unilateral cleft lip and cleft palate on June 16th, 1991. Today, at 23 years of age, I have undergone a total of 7 surgeries to correct…
Warm Welcome
As most of you know, Ruth Fleshman, Cleft Team Coordinator, has retired last week. I am very thankful that Ruth and Dr. T chose me to fill the big shoes that Ruth has worn in the last 12 years. Within the last…