Craniosynostosis

Overview

Craniosynostosis is a premature fusing of one or more of the flexible growth plates in an infant's skull, which can lead to inhibited brain development and malformation of the skull.

Specialty care

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Care team

Profiles

Matthew Johnson, MD

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery

720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702

Profiles

Nitin Patel, MD

Pediatric Neurologist Neurology | Pediatrics

400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702

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