Apert Syndrome
Apert syndrome is a rare genetic condition, present from birth, in which some bones of the skull, the face, the hands, and the feet fuse prematurely or develop differently than usual.
Usual features: A particular shape of the skull and the face, as well as fusion of fingers and toes; each case differs in its degree of involvement.
When to seek care? It is usually identified in the first months of life, which makes early follow-up important.
Which specialists treat it? It requires a multidisciplinary team: the pediatrician coordinates, together with the maxillofacial surgeon, the plastic surgeon, the neurosurgeon, and the orthopedist, according to each person's needs. Comprehensive professional support is key to supporting the child's development.
Data on 30 doctors who treat apert syndrome
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Doctors specialized in apert syndrome
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. José Luis Razo Aguirre
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Hugo Castellanos
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Hector Manuel Garcia Alatorre
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Etsson Jessel García Hernández
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Miguel Herrera
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dra. Maria del Pilar Rodriguez Velasquez
Dr. Carlos Trinidad Combaluzier
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Rafael Ruiz Rodriguez
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Frequently asked questions
What is apert syndrome?
Apert syndrome is a rare genetic condition, present from birth, in which some bones of the skull, the face, the hands, and the feet fuse prematurely or develop differently than usual.
Which doctor treats apert syndrome?
Apert Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, maxillofacial surgeon, plastic surgeon, gynecologist, neurosurgeon, orthopedist, pediatrician, dentist, dentist.