Sri Ramachandra Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Sri Ramachandra Cleft and Craniofacial Centre has been functioning since 2000,
as a part of the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre. This is located on the
beautiful 175 acres campus of the Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (DU) at Porur, on the outskirts of Chennai city. Through the Cleft
and Cranio-facial Centre, an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals
are working together to provide high quality holistic management to
individuals with cleft lip and palate.
Since the commencement of the SMILE TRAIN partnership in Nov. 2000 over 1200
free surgeries have been done. A fellowship for cleft and craniofacial surgery
has also been established. In addition, a sensitization program of community
health workers is in progress. The team has also developed an educational
videotape, contributed towards development of a software for patient data
management. Team members also serve as resources on national and international
committees relating to cleft lip and palate.
Recognition by American Cleft & Craniofacial Association
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