Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Referral

Referral to the BC Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Program is open to all physicians and nurse practitioners in B.C.

The Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Program includes specialists from across health care, such as nursing, pediatrics, oral and plastic surgery, orthodontics, genetics, otolaryngology, audiology, speech and language pathology and social work.

During our weekly clinics, we examine our patients, develop their treatment plans and set up services for them in their community.

Referrals form

Referrals process

1Send referral information

Please fax all pertinent information to 604-875-2743.

2Include tests

Include any previous relevant tests, reports and consultations with the referral. Please do not fax clinical photographs, as they will not come through clearly on our fax machine.

3Wait for an appointment

Once the referral is received, the clinic will call the patient to book the appointment. All referrals are triaged. Please note, the current wait time for non-urgent appointments can be from weeks to months.

While awaiting an appointment, please refer to Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Program page for information and resources.

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