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Coordinated Specialty Care

Midwest Oral and Craniofacial Specialists partners with healthcare providers, dentists, surgeons, orthodontists, pediatricians, and allied specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care for oral and craniofacial conditions.

Streamlined Referral Support

Our team is committed to making the referral process efficient and collaborative through timely scheduling, multidisciplinary evaluations, and ongoing communication throughout treatment planning and follow-up care.

We Take Referrals From

We partner with providers across multiple specialties to support comprehensive patient care.

Pediatricians

We assist pediatric providers with referrals for cleft, craniofacial, oral surgery, developmental, and airway-related concerns requiring multidisciplinary evaluation.

Dentists & Orthodontists

We coordinate closely with dental professionals regarding surgical planning, impacted teeth, jaw development, facial growth, and orthodontic treatment support.

Hospitals & Surgical Teams

We work alongside hospital systems, surgical departments, and specialty providers to support continuity of care before, during, and after treatment.

ENTs & Airway Specialists

Our specialists frequently collaborate with airway and ENT providers on craniofacial abnormalities, sleep-related conditions, and complex structural concerns.

Meet Our Craniofacial Specialists

Patrick Christopher

DDS, MD

Pediatric Cleft & Craniofacial Surgeon

Dr. Robert O. Weiss II

MD, DDS.

Pediatric Cleft & Craniofacial Surgeon

Conditions We Take Referrals For

Comprehensive evaluations and treatments for oral, facial, and craniofacial concerns.

Cleft & Craniofacial Care

Evaluation and treatment planning for cleft lip, cleft palate, craniofacial syndromes, and facial growth abnormalities.

Oral Surgery Needs

Management of impacted teeth, jaw abnormalities, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, and complex oral surgical conditions.

Multidisciplinary Evaluations

Coordinated specialty consultations for patients requiring comprehensive treatment planning across multiple providers.

How the Referral Process Works

  • 01

    Submit Referral

    Providers may contact our office directly or submit referral documentation, imaging, and supporting records for review.

  • 02

    Patient Coordination

    Our scheduling team contacts the patient or family to arrange consultations, gather records, and explain next steps.

  • 03

    Specialist Evaluation

    Patients complete a comprehensive evaluation with the appropriate specialists based on diagnosis and referral needs.

  • 04

    Collaborative Planning

    Our providers develop individualized treatment recommendations and coordinate care across involved specialties.

  • 05

    Ongoing Communication

    Referring providers receive updates, consultation findings, and treatment recommendations throughout the care process.

Coordinated Referral Support

Designed to simplify specialty care coordination for referring providers and patients.

Timely Scheduling

Our team prioritizes efficient appointment coordination for urgent, surgical, and multidisciplinary referral needs.

Comprehensive Evaluations

Patients receive thorough assessments designed to support accurate diagnoses and long-term treatment planning.

Collaborative Care Model

Specialists work together across disciplines to streamline communication and improve continuity of care.

Referral Coordination

Dedicated staff assist with records collection, imaging requests, insurance coordination, and scheduling logistics.

Family-Centered Support

Our team helps patients and families navigate complex care with education, guidance, and personalized support.

We Are on Every Insurance Plan

We know that accessible craniofacial care is important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Compassionate Care for Complex Needs

Helping patients and families find trusted care with confidence and support.