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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Also known as: congenital deformity of the outer ear.
Microtia is a birth defect that affects the ear. When microtia is present, one of the ears is significantly smaller than the other.
The exact cause of microtia isn’t clear. It can occur as an isolated anomaly or as part of a genetic syndrome.
Symptoms vary based on the severity of the microtia. In some cases, the ear just looks slightly misshapen. Other times, the ear is significantly smaller. It can also be associated with hearing impairment.
Reconstructive surgery can be used to reconstruct an esthetically pleasing ear. Hearing impairment is often addressed with the use of a hearing aid. In some cases, hearing is addressed by reconstructing the external ear canal.
This page was last updated on: July 06, 2021 12:27 PM
The Craniofacial Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is one of Florida’s leading specialty centers offering comprehensive management for infants, children, and young adults with an array of craniofacial differences.
Reconstructive plastic surgery refers to the type of plastic surgery specifically intended to repair a body part or parts with structural defects. These can occur due to birth defects, diseases, infection, injury or for other reasons.