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The development of the new Lee Health Fort Myers campus brings an exciting opportunity to rename Challenger Boulevard to align the street name with the values, history, and vision of our community. We invite the community to submit nominations for the renaming, as your involvement in this process is important to us. Submit your nomination here!

Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Delivering expert, comprehensive care to the children of SWFL who need plastic and craniofacial surgery.

Experts in a Range of Kids' Craniofacial Conditions

Providing state-of-the-art comprehensive care to all patients with cleft and craniofacial differences in Southwest Florida, and beyond. At Lee Health we ensure that no child with a cleft or craniofacial difference suffers unnecessary hardship due to an inability to access local comprehensive care.  

We work with you to explain all your options, and what to expect, so together we can choose the best treatment plan. Our pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeons treat infants and children with a very wide range of conditions with the help of our multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial team. Call 239-343-9861 or email antonia.hottovy@leehealth.org for more information or to make an appointment at our clinic!

Our Surgery Facility

Some conditions we treat

  • Cleft lip and cleft palate
  • Craniosynostosis and plagiocephaly
  • Speech disorders including hypernasality and hyponasality
  • Pierre Robin sequence including obstructive sleep apnea
  • Craniofacial anomalies and syndromes such as Treacher Collins, Apert and Pfeffer syndromes, hemifacial microsomia / Goldenhar

Make an appointment with us!

Many families come to us through referrals from their primary care physician, but families may also schedule appointments directly with our clinic. We also offer prenatal consultations and telemedicine, and we are also available for second opinions. At your first appointment, you will meet with multiple members of our care team including nutrition, orthodontics, ENT, neurology, plastic surgery and dentistry. This gives you the best access to a comprehensive treatment plan while reducing your overall time spent accessing services.

  • Schedule an Appointment

    Request to schedule an appointment by calling 239-343-9861.

Our Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Location

Southwest Cleft and Craniofacial Team

We offer cleft and craniofacial services to the patients of Southwest Florida, including:

  • Complete care from before birth through to adulthood
  • Surgical, medical, dental, speech, nutrition and psychosocial services offered

Our multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial team includes specialists in:

  • Dentistry and Orthodontic Services
  • Ear Nose and Throat surgeons (ENT)
  • Genetics Testing
  • Hearing and Speech Language Services
  • Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Nutrition Services and Lactation Support
  • Psychology
  • Plastic Surgery and Craniofacial Surgery 

Do you need a referral? Find a Lee Health Physician here!

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Pediatric Surgery at Lee Health

Does your child require pediatric surgery? At Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL, we're pushing the envelope of what's possible in the field of pediatric general surgery! Our surgeons are masters of their craft, using cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive procedures to make the prospect of surgery less scary to patients and their families.

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