What doctor or specialist should I go for cleft palate?

Cleft palate

The cleft palate is a malformation in the fetus during its formation where a separation occurs between the shovel and the lip.

To treat cleft palate the most common doctors or specialists are:

Plastic surgeon :

The plastic surgeon is the doctor who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Speech language pathologist :

The speech therapist is the professional specialist in speech, language, social and cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.

Dentist :

The dentist is the professional in charge of oral health: mouth, teeth, gums, periodontium, temporomandibular joint.

Surgeon :

A surgeon is a doctor who can prevent and diagnose a disease through surgery.

Otorhinolaryngologist :

An otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who specializes in the management and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.

Pediatrician :

A pediatrician is the specialist in charge of the health care and diseases of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.

Geneticist :

The geneticist is a doctor specialized in investigating diseases of biological inheritance.

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Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats cleft palate you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.