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Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects. Approximately one newborn in 700 has cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Nevertheless, many families have never heard of cleft lip or palate until their child is born. It can be a scary and confusing time, but we want you to know that help is available.
The Cleft Clinic at Children’s of Minnesota has been working with families and their children for many years. We provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for children up to age 21 who have:
 | A cleft lip and/or palate | | A sub-mucous cleft palate | | Speech concerns (for example, hyper-nasal speech) | | Dental concerns related to the above conditions |
Our job is to provide the best possible course of treatment, with a confident, healthy child as our goal.
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Specialists are available for your child’s care
Each child is different, of course, but these conditions usually call for treatments from a variety of medical specialists.
We work with you, on behalf of your child
Communication is key. That’s why all specialists involved with your child meet, as a team, face to face with your family regularly.
Support beyond medical care is important, too
We know that it’s helpful for families to know that they are not alone, and that there are resources available to them.
Payment for care
Your family’s insurance, HMO, PPO, medical assistance, etc., will be billed for services provided by the Cleft Clinic.
Print a two-page overview brochure of the Cleft Clinic (PDF)
Print a two-page overview brochure of the Craniofacial Clinic (PDF)
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Contact Us
Main Phone: (612) 813-6888
Fax: (612) 813-6889
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Children's - Minneapolis (Map)
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Children's - St. Paul (Map)345 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
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Information about referrals, consultations, Children's staff presentations, and after hours contact information. |
Information sheets on medical conditions, procedures, home care, and first aid to print out. |
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