 The Oxford Craniofacial
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members you see at your visit will depend on your particular needs. |
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necessary for you or your child to meet everyone. However, it is important that
you have access to the support and specialist care that you and your child may
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| Mr. Steve Wall - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon |
Mr. David Johnson - Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeon |
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Steven Wall and Mr David Johnson are consultant plastic and reconstructive
surgeons. Their role is to assess how craniofacial problems are affecting the
growth of a patient's skull and face and how surgery might help here. Mr Wall
is Clinical Director of the craniofacial team. |
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| Mrs. Sue Greenwood - Children's Nurse Specialist |
Ms. Kate Burden - Senior Ward Nurse |
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specialist nurses, Sue Greenwood (Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist) and
Kate Burden (Associate Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist). Their role is to
guide families through the Outpatient process and through any hospital
admissions, working alongside the nursing staff on the children's wards. They
also liaise closely with local health visitors and community nursing teams to
ensure the best all-round care for our patients. They are available to discuss
any queries you may have prior to your first visit or at any stage after that.
Please feel free to ring them any time on 01865 231003 |
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| Mr. Jay JayaMohan - Paediatric Neurosurgery |
Mr. Peter Richards - Paediatric Neurosursery |
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Peter Richards and Mr Jay Jayamohan are consultant paediatric neurosurgeons.
Their special area of interest is the nervous system, particularly the brain.
Many of the conditions that we treat in the Unit are associated with problems
in these areas, especially where there is restriction in the growth of the
skull. |
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| Dr. Jane Hurst - Clinical Genetics |
Professor Andrew Wilkie |
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| Professor Andrew Wilkie and Dr Jane Hurst are consultant clinical
geneticists. Some craniofacial conditions are caused by an alteration in one of
the genetic instructions. The clinical genetics team provides advice on
diagnosis, on the implications as regards having further children, and on the
availability of genetic tests for the conditions involved. |
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| Ms. Carrie Luscombe - Speech and Language Therapist |
Zoe Gordon |
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| Zoe
Gordon and Carrie Luscombe, our speech and language therapists, assess all
aspects of speech, language and communication. Zoe and Carrie monitor
development in these areas and can provide support where necessary. Their role
also includes providing assessment and advice on difficulties with feeding and
swallowing. Zoe and Carrie liaise closely with local speech and language
therapy services to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. |
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| Dr. Jo Byren - Clinical Liaison |
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| Dr Jo
Byren is our Clinical Liaison Officer. Her role is to help organize
appointments and tests and to ensure that patients and their families and all
those involved with their care are kept up to date with treatment
plans. |
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| Miss Mary McKnight |
Mr
Nad Saeed |
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of the conditions treated by the craniofacial team can affect the growth of the
face and teeth. The members of the team who look after this aspect are Mr Nad
Saeed, consultant maxillofacial surgeon, who specializes in the care of the
face and jaw, and Miss Mary McKnight, consultant orthodontist, whose expertise
is in the area of growth of the teeth and jaws. If we think you or your child
needs help with these aspects, you will be specially assessed by these
team-members, usually at a separate clinic held in the Department of
Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. |
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| Miss Rachel Wells |
Claire MacIntosh |
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of the patients who come to the Craniofacial Unit have their eyes assessed by
the craniofacial orthoptist, who will check vision, assess how well the eyes
work together (i.e. detect any squint) and whether the eye muscles are working
normally. The orthoptists working with the craniofacial team are Mrs Claire
MacIntosh and Miss Rachel Wells. One of the ophthalmologists working with the
team, Miss Sue Hague or Mr John Elston, may perform a more detailed examination
of the eyes. The orthoptists will also liaise with local services where
appropriate. |
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| Dr. Louise Dalton |
Dr
Paula Wilson |
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| Dr
Louise Dalton and Dr Paula Wilson, are clinical psychologists. The role of the
clinical psychologist is to offer support to patients and their families at
whatever age or stage of treatment it may be needed. They can offer time to
discuss concerns about development, behaviour, and self-image, and about how
problems in these areas may be affecting life in the family, in the wider
social world, and at school. |
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| Dr. Russell Evans - Paediatric Anaesthesia |
Dr
Sumit Das |
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| Dr
Russell Evans and Dr Sumit Das are consultant paediatric anaesthetists. Their
role is to perform the anaesthetic induction for children undergoing
craniofacial surgery. They will meet the parents before the operation to
explain how the anaesthetic is administered and make plans for post-operative
pain relief. |
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| Helen Williams |
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| Helen
Williams is the Craniofacial Unit Co-ordinator. Her role is to work closely
with all the professionals and nursing staff involved with the Unit. She makes
sure administrative support is provided and that the service runs as smoothly
and efficiently as possible. |
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| Lindsey Hillis & Margaret Clark |
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| Lindsey Hillis and Margaret Clarke are the administrative staff in
the craniofacial office. When you call, you will reach one of them, and they
will be pleased to assist you with your enquiries. |
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course, there are many other staff within the hospital who work with the
Craniofacial Unit, including ward staff, theatre staff, x-ray staff,
receptionists, porters, cleaners and dieticians to name a few, without whom we
could not offer you and your child the care they receive. |
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