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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Craniosynostosis near North Carolina, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    24 providers found
      Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
      Distinguished in Craniosynostosis

      Wake Forest University Health Sciences

      Medical Ctr Blvd, 
      Winston Salem, NC 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Runyan is a Plastic Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Runyan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Runyan is currently accepting new patients.

      Herbert E. Fuchs
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis

      Duke Children's Health Center Neurosurgery Clinic

      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Herbert Fuchs is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Sunken Fontanelles, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

      Alexander C. Allori
      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Pediatrics | Plastic Surgery
      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Pediatrics | Plastic Surgery

      Duke Children's Plastic Surgery Raleigh

      3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
      Raleigh, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Allori is a Pediatrics specialist and a Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Allori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Allori is currently accepting new patients.

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      Gerald Grant
      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

      Duke Primary Care Pediatrics At Cary

      100 Duke Health Cary Pl, 
      Cary, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gerald Grant is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis

      Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc

      1041 Kirkpatrick Rd, Suite 150, 
      Burlington, NC 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chester Yarbrough is a Neurosurgery provider in Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yarbrough is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery
      Distinguished in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery

      Wake Forest University Health Sciences

      Medical Ctr Blvd, 
      Winston Salem, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa David is a Plastic Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. David is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. David is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Pediatric Radiology
      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Pediatric Radiology

      Mission Hospitals Inc

      534 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marianne Ballisty is a Pediatric Radiologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ballisty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      David C. Matthews
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery

      Atrium Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

      1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 200, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Experience:
      52+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Matthews is a Plastic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Matthews has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Plagiocephaly, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Metopic Ridge. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

      Rebecca W. Knackstedt
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

      Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

      2400 Pratt St, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Knackstedt is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Knackstedt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Poland Syndrome, Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mastectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Knackstedt is currently accepting new patients.

      Erin Kiehna
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      General Surgery | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      General Surgery | Neurosurgery

      Novant Health Pediatric Neurosurgery - Cotswold

      330 Billingsley Road, Suite 202, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erin Kiehna is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kiehna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Increased Head Circumference, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Lambdoid Synostosis.

      Leslie Branch
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery

      Forsyth Plastic Surgical Assoc., P.A.

      2901 Maplewood Avenue, 
      Winston Salem, NC 
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leslie Branch is a Plastic Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Branch has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Plagiocephaly, Breast Enlargement In Males, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis.

      Vandana S. Shashi
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

      Lenox Baker Children's Hospital

      3000 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vandana Shashi is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, and Micrognathia. Dr. Shashi is currently accepting new patients.

      Jeffrey R. Marcus
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery | Pediatrics

      Duke Aesthetic Center

      3475 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Marcus is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Craniosynostosis. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

      John Grimm
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Grimm is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Grimm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Headache. Dr. Grimm is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Neuroradiology

      Office

      2101 W Arlington Blvd Ste 210, 
      Greenville, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Martin is a Neuroradiologist in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and CAPOS Syndrome.

      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis

      DLP Harris Regional Hospital LLC

      68 Hospital Rd, 
      Sylva, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neille Wilson is a Radiologist in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Scrotal Swelling, Lung Nodules, Lump in the Abdomen, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Craniosynostosis
      Advanced in Craniosynostosis

      Wake Forest University Health Sciences

      Medical Ctr Blvd, 
      Winston Salem, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Couture is a Neurosurgery provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Couture is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Couture is currently accepting new patients.

      John S. Story
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

      1010 Edgehill Road N., 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Story is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Story is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery
      Chapel Hill, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeyhan Wood is a Plastic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Osteotomy.

      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Craniosynostosis
      Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
      517 Moye Blvd, Ecu Physicians Plastic Surgery, 
      Greenville, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yifan Guo is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Lambdoid Synostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Craniosynostosis?

      Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which one or more sutures on a baby's head closes earlier than usual.

      The skull of an infant or young child is made up of bony plates that are still growing. The borders at which these plates intersect are called sutures or suture lines. The sutures allow for growth of the skull. They normally close ("fuse") by the time the child is 2 or 3 years old.

      Early closing of a suture causes the baby to have an abnormally shaped head. This may limit brain growth.

      When should I see a Craniosynostosis doctor in North Carolina, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Craniosynostosis doctor in North Carolina, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Craniosynostosis doctors in North Carolina, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Craniosynostosis doctors in North Carolina, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Craniosynostosis doctor in North Carolina, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Craniosynostosis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Craniosynostosis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Craniosynostosis doctor in North Carolina, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Craniosynostosis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Craniosynostosis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Craniosynostosis doctors in North Carolina, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Craniosynostosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Craniosynostosis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Craniosynostosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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