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General Information 501-364-1100
Arkansas Children's Northwest
General Information 479-725-6800
Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery
The craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery team at Arkansas Children's specializes in comprehensive craniomaxillofacial care for patients with conditions ranging from congenital birth defects to traumatic injuries.
General Information: 501-364-4000
Expert Pediatric Craniofacial Care
Children's facial abnormalities and injuries require special attention. A child's facial structure is continuously forming, so future growth is impacted by the healing and recovery process after surgery. Both routine and more complex surgical repairs require expert surgical skills to help ensure that your child’s growth follows expected patterns.
At Arkansas Children’s, our experts in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery provide compassionate and comprehensive surgical care for a range of craniofacial issues for children of all ages.
Craniofacial Outcomes
The craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery team at Arkansas Children’s specializes in comprehensive craniomaxillofacial care for patients with conditions ranging from congenital birth defects to traumatic injuries.
By the Numbers
- ACH is a high-volume center for craniosynostosis surgery, orthognathic procedures and distraction surgery.
- Surgical survival rate for craniosynostosis - 100%
- Number of unique patients who received surgical procedures in the pediatric neurosurgery program for craniosynostosis - 55%
“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
Awards and Achievements
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved Cleft Team and Craniofacial Team
- National presenters at the American Academy of Pediatrics on Head Shape and Craniosynostosis
- Awarded grants in nonopioid pain management for craniosynostosis
Meet the Team
The Craniofacial and Cleft Program at Arkansas Children's is an approved American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Program that serves the entire state of Arkansas and the surrounding region.
The plastic surgeons at Arkansas Children's have completed three years of plastic surgery training, including cleft, craniofacial, and pediatric plastic surgery. Our plastic surgeons have also completed an additional year of specialty training in exclusively cleft and craniofacial surgery.
Our nationally renowned surgeons collaborate with our pediatric surgical team and other pediatric specialists to provide advanced clinical care in an effective and caring manner.
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Samantha Santiago, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale -
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Mary Selanders, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale
Locations
Appointments: 501-364-2344
Email: plasticsurgery@archildrens.org
Clinic Schedule - ACH, Little Rock
Wednesday - 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday - 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Friday - 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Clinic Schedule - ACNW, Springdale
3rd Thursday of each month – 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
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Conditions
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Expert Pediatric Craniofacial Care
Children's facial abnormalities and injuries require special attention. A child's facial structure is continuously forming, so future growth is impacted by the healing and recovery process after surgery. Both routine and more complex surgical repairs require expert surgical skills to help ensure that your child’s growth follows expected patterns.
At Arkansas Children’s, our experts in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery provide compassionate and comprehensive surgical care for a range of craniofacial issues for children of all ages.
Craniofacial Outcomes
The craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery team at Arkansas Children’s specializes in comprehensive craniomaxillofacial care for patients with conditions ranging from congenital birth defects to traumatic injuries.
By the Numbers
- ACH is a high-volume center for craniosynostosis surgery, orthognathic procedures and distraction surgery.
- Surgical survival rate for craniosynostosis - 100%
- Number of unique patients who received surgical procedures in the pediatric neurosurgery program for craniosynostosis - 55%
“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
Awards and Achievements
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved Cleft Team and Craniofacial Team
- National presenters at the American Academy of Pediatrics on Head Shape and Craniosynostosis
- Awarded grants in nonopioid pain management for craniosynostosis
Meet the Team
The Craniofacial and Cleft Program at Arkansas Children's is an approved American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Program that serves the entire state of Arkansas and the surrounding region.
The plastic surgeons at Arkansas Children's have completed three years of plastic surgery training, including cleft, craniofacial, and pediatric plastic surgery. Our plastic surgeons have also completed an additional year of specialty training in exclusively cleft and craniofacial surgery.
Our nationally renowned surgeons collaborate with our pediatric surgical team and other pediatric specialists to provide advanced clinical care in an effective and caring manner.
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Samantha Santiago, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale -
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Mary Selanders, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale
Locations
Appointments: 501-364-2344
Email: plasticsurgery@archildrens.org
Clinic Schedule - ACH, Little Rock
Wednesday - 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday - 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Friday - 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Clinic Schedule - ACNW, Springdale
3rd Thursday of each month – 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location
Related Content
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Blog
What to Expect from Comprehensive Cleft Care at Arkansas Children’s
Learn about Arkansas Children's comprehensive cleft care and how it tailors support to your child's feeding, speech, and emotional well-being needs.
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Blog
Flat Skull? Ridge on the Head?
Discover how early detection of craniosynostosis can transform a child's life. Explore treatments from helmets to surgery at Arkansas Children's.
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Patient Story
Ace’s Experience with Craniosynostosis
Learn how Ace received care for craniosynostosis at Arkansas Children's.
Treatments
Jump to
Overview
Conditions
Treatments
Health at Home
Expert Pediatric Craniofacial Care
Children's facial abnormalities and injuries require special attention. A child's facial structure is continuously forming, so future growth is impacted by the healing and recovery process after surgery. Both routine and more complex surgical repairs require expert surgical skills to help ensure that your child’s growth follows expected patterns.
At Arkansas Children’s, our experts in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery provide compassionate and comprehensive surgical care for a range of craniofacial issues for children of all ages.
Craniofacial Outcomes
The craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery team at Arkansas Children’s specializes in comprehensive craniomaxillofacial care for patients with conditions ranging from congenital birth defects to traumatic injuries.
By the Numbers
- ACH is a high-volume center for craniosynostosis surgery, orthognathic procedures and distraction surgery.
- Surgical survival rate for craniosynostosis - 100%
- Number of unique patients who received surgical procedures in the pediatric neurosurgery program for craniosynostosis - 55%
“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
Awards and Achievements
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved Cleft Team and Craniofacial Team
- National presenters at the American Academy of Pediatrics on Head Shape and Craniosynostosis
- Awarded grants in nonopioid pain management for craniosynostosis
Meet the Team
The Craniofacial and Cleft Program at Arkansas Children's is an approved American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Program that serves the entire state of Arkansas and the surrounding region.
The plastic surgeons at Arkansas Children's have completed three years of plastic surgery training, including cleft, craniofacial, and pediatric plastic surgery. Our plastic surgeons have also completed an additional year of specialty training in exclusively cleft and craniofacial surgery.
Our nationally renowned surgeons collaborate with our pediatric surgical team and other pediatric specialists to provide advanced clinical care in an effective and caring manner.
-
-
Samantha Santiago, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale -
-
Mary Selanders, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale
Locations
Appointments: 501-364-2344
Email: plasticsurgery@archildrens.org
Clinic Schedule - ACH, Little Rock
Wednesday - 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday - 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Friday - 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Clinic Schedule - ACNW, Springdale
3rd Thursday of each month – 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location
Related Content
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Blog
What to Expect from Comprehensive Cleft Care at Arkansas Children’s
Learn about Arkansas Children's comprehensive cleft care and how it tailors support to your child's feeding, speech, and emotional well-being needs.
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Blog
Flat Skull? Ridge on the Head?
Discover how early detection of craniosynostosis can transform a child's life. Explore treatments from helmets to surgery at Arkansas Children's.
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Ace’s Experience with Craniosynostosis
Learn how Ace received care for craniosynostosis at Arkansas Children's.
Health at Home
Jump to
Overview
Conditions
Treatments
Health at Home
Expert Pediatric Craniofacial Care
Children's facial abnormalities and injuries require special attention. A child's facial structure is continuously forming, so future growth is impacted by the healing and recovery process after surgery. Both routine and more complex surgical repairs require expert surgical skills to help ensure that your child’s growth follows expected patterns.
At Arkansas Children’s, our experts in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery provide compassionate and comprehensive surgical care for a range of craniofacial issues for children of all ages.
Craniofacial Outcomes
The craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery team at Arkansas Children’s specializes in comprehensive craniomaxillofacial care for patients with conditions ranging from congenital birth defects to traumatic injuries.
By the Numbers
- ACH is a high-volume center for craniosynostosis surgery, orthognathic procedures and distraction surgery.
- Surgical survival rate for craniosynostosis - 100%
- Number of unique patients who received surgical procedures in the pediatric neurosurgery program for craniosynostosis - 55%
“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
Awards and Achievements
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved Cleft Team and Craniofacial Team
- National presenters at the American Academy of Pediatrics on Head Shape and Craniosynostosis
- Awarded grants in nonopioid pain management for craniosynostosis
Meet the Team
The Craniofacial and Cleft Program at Arkansas Children's is an approved American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Program that serves the entire state of Arkansas and the surrounding region.
The plastic surgeons at Arkansas Children's have completed three years of plastic surgery training, including cleft, craniofacial, and pediatric plastic surgery. Our plastic surgeons have also completed an additional year of specialty training in exclusively cleft and craniofacial surgery.
Our nationally renowned surgeons collaborate with our pediatric surgical team and other pediatric specialists to provide advanced clinical care in an effective and caring manner.
-
-
Samantha Santiago, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale -
-
Mary Selanders, PA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Little Rock, Springdale
Locations
Appointments: 501-364-2344
Email: plasticsurgery@archildrens.org
Clinic Schedule - ACH, Little Rock
Wednesday - 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday - 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Friday - 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Clinic Schedule - ACNW, Springdale
3rd Thursday of each month – 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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-
Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location
Related Content
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Blog
What to Expect from Comprehensive Cleft Care at Arkansas Children’s
Learn about Arkansas Children's comprehensive cleft care and how it tailors support to your child's feeding, speech, and emotional well-being needs.
-
Blog
Flat Skull? Ridge on the Head?
Discover how early detection of craniosynostosis can transform a child's life. Explore treatments from helmets to surgery at Arkansas Children's.
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Patient Story
Ace’s Experience with Craniosynostosis
Learn how Ace received care for craniosynostosis at Arkansas Children's.
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