The University Hospital Craniofacial Center of New Jersey

The University Hospital Craniofacial Center of New Jersey was formed to provide state of the art care for children and adults afflicted with craniofacial disorders. Our center is based out of UMDNJ - University Hospital, the largest academic tertiary care medical center in the State of New Jersey. The treatment of Craniofacial Syndromes (for example, cleft lip/palate, Crouzon's syndrome, Apert's Syndrome) requires a multidisciplinary approach. As such, the New Jersey Cleft and Craniofacial Center is comprised of specialists from multiple areas of expertise. The center meets on the third Wednesday of every month, at which time patients referred to the center are evaluated and a treatment plan developed. Further information and appointments to the University Hospital Craniofacial Center of New Jersey may be obtained by calling 973-972-1985 or email the Centers Administrator: Nadra Micheaux, micheanj@umdnj.edu.

Disciplines involved in the Center

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Pediatrics and Genetics
Social Work
Speech Therapy
Audiology
Neurologic Surgery
Psychology

Humanitarian Medical Missions

Drs. Vincent Ziccardi and Dr. Shahid Aziz have traveled to various underserved locations throughout the world to provide free surgical care to children with cleft lip and palate deformities. These surgical missions are comprised of surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists and nursing staff from UMDNJ and other institutions on a voluntary basis. Funding for these trips are through donations. For more information, please contact:

UMDNJ
Kisha Wesley
110 Bergen St, Rm B854
Newark, NJ 07103
973-972-3126
azizsr@umdnj.edu
ziccarvb@umdnj.edu

Bangladesh featured in NJ Star Ledger - Sunday 1/13/2008

Video of Bangladesh 2006 mission

Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, August 2009 article on UMDNJ cleft missions to Bangladesh