Our Care Philosophy

Compassionate, Specialized Care

Supporting patients and families through every stage of treatment and recovery.

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We Believe in a
Patient-First Approach

Our philosophy centers on compassionate, individualized care that supports both patients and families throughout every phase of treatment. Our multidisciplinary team helps our patients achieve their best possible outcomes through collaboration, communication, and comprehensive treatment planning across multiple specialties.

Our Care is
Family-Centered

At Midwest Oral and Craniofacial Specialists, we recognize that craniofacial and oral conditions can impact entire families, especially for our young patients with cleft lips and palates.

Our team prioritizes compassionate communication, education, and support to help patients and caregivers feel informed and confident throughout the treatment journey.

Our Work Is Collaborative

  • 01

    Comprehensive Evaluation

    Patients receive thorough assessments from specialists who work together to understand each individual’s unique needs.

  • 02

    Coordinated Planning

    Our surgeons have comprehensive expert training in both medicine and dentistry in order to coordinate care effectively across disciplines.

  • 03

    Ongoing Communication

    We maintain open communication with patients, families, and referring providers throughout treatment and follow-up care.

  • 04

    Integrated Services

    Surgical care, therapy coordination, orthodontics, and support services are aligned to improve continuity of care.

Reducing Barriers to Care

Helping patients and families access coordinated specialty treatment more easily.

Medicaid Accepted

We proudly accept Medicaid and work with a wide range of insurance plans to improve access to specialty treatment.

Faster Scheduling

Our coordinated care model helps patients access evaluations and specialty appointments without unnecessary delays or waitlists.

Access to Coordinated Care

Instead of having to piece together your care information, support services are aligned to improve continuity of care.

Insurance Guidance

We are on every plan. Our team helps patients and families understand coverage, referrals, authorizations, and treatment coordination.

Additional Resources

With support from our nonprofit foundation, we provide additional resources for patients pertaining to transportation, materials and supplies, or scholarships for additional financial support.

Guidance for Every Step

Clear communication and patient education are central to our approach.

Collaborative Communication

Specialists communicate closely with one another and with referring providers to ensure coordinated, informed care.

Family Support

Our team provides guidance, resources, and ongoing support to help families feel confident throughout treatment.

Transparent Care Planning

We believe patients deserve clear answers, realistic expectations, and personalized guidance at every stage of care.

We’re Here for the Whole Journey

Many oral and craniofacial conditions require ongoing care across multiple stages of development. Our specialists remain committed to supporting patients through evaluations, treatment coordination, surgical planning, and follow-up care designed to promote long-term health and quality of life.

Meet Our Craniofacial Specialists

Meet the Team
Meet the Doctor

Patrick Christopher

DDS, MD

Pediatric Cleft & Craniofacial Surgeon

Meet the Doctor

Dr. Robert O. Weiss II

MD, DDS.

Pediatric Cleft & Craniofacial Surgeon

Hear From Our Patients

  • Our family and friends have asked us if we’re nervous for surgeries and our response has always been no. We genuinely feel like we’re sending our child back to two goofy uncles who just so happen to be highly skilled..."

    - Kross R.

    Our family and friends have asked us if we’re nervous for surgeries and our response has always been no. We genuinely feel like we’re sending our child back to two goofy uncles who just so happen to be highly skilled cleft surgeons. From the front desk to the surgeons, they’re all incredibly personable. They remember our names and our story. They don’t leave you hanging. They check in regularly even between appointments and surgeries. They don’t just provide care. They actually care.

    - Kross R.

  • We cannot say enough amazing things about the amazing team that has been built within Midwest Cleft and Craniofacial Specialists. It truly is a TEAM of people who have come together to best help support families in one of the..."

    - Briggs F.

    We cannot say enough amazing things about the amazing team that has been built within Midwest Cleft and Craniofacial Specialists. It truly is a TEAM of people who have come together to best help support families in one of the scariest/unknown times of their lives and continue to be a part of our lives even after the “hard part”. It is truly amazing to me to think that Dr. Christopher, Dr. Weiss, and Rachel our team SLP have all been with us essentially since Briggs’ birthday three years ago! Feeding a baby with PRS and a cleft palate is not an easy feat and Rachel and the NICU SLP’s worked with us teaching and learning alongside us as we figured out the best feeding system, positions, etc. with Briggs. Now as he is older they have helped monitor and guide his Speech and Language development and helped advocate for him as we transition to an Early Childhood Education Program.

    - Briggs F.

  • Our overall experience with the Midwest Cleft & Craniofacial Specialists team as being like family. They truly make you feel understood and involved in all aspects of the team and care. I couldn’t believe it when Dr. Weiss handed me..."

    - Rayne

    Our overall experience with the Midwest Cleft & Craniofacial Specialists team as being like family. They truly make you feel understood and involved in all aspects of the team and care. I couldn’t believe it when Dr. Weiss handed me his personal phone number. He was contacting me consistently after her surgery and made sure she was doing well. He checks in with us consistently and has even attended her Elementary Schools Career Day and provided so much insightful information about what he does to so many students. It is truly like being part of a family. You can see the passion he puts into his career and how much it shines. I couldn’t imagine my daughter having any other surgeon at this point.

    - Rayne

Committed to
Our Community

We are proud to support patients and families throughout Kansas City with compassionate, specialized care focused on long-term outcomes and meaningful patient relationships. Our partnership with the Forever Smiles Foundation contributes to reducing barriers to craniofacial care globally.

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