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Provider
Meredith T. Albert, PHD, MA
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Meredith-T-Albert-PHD-MA-80876Meredith T. Albert, PHD, MA specializes in Psychology.
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Provider
Robert L. Walton, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Robert-L-Walton-MD-88719Robert L. Walton, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Condition
Crouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes certain skull bones to fuse too early and affects the shape of the child's head and face. Shriners Children's craniofacial specialists offer individualized treatment for this condition.
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Condition
Hemihypertrophy
Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.
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Condition
Mandibular Hypoplasia
Mandibular hypoplasia, or micrognathia is when the lower jaw (mandible) forms too small and teeth don't align. May affect a child's eating, breathing and speech. Shriners Children's craniofacial and ENT surgeons provide treatment.
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Condition
Condylar Hyperplasia
Condylar Hyperplasia is a rare craniofacial condition involving the overgrowth of areas (condyle) in the lower jaw bone, resulting in facial asymmetry or a face slanting to the side. Shriners Children's can surgically treat this condition.
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Condition
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Duchenne-Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child.
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Condition
Maxillary Hyperplasia
Maxillary hyperplasia is a condition where the upper jaw bone's structure is larger or longer than the lower jaw, creating an underbite. Shriners Children's craniofacial surgeons can provide treatment to realign and correct the jaw.
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News
Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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News
Shriners Children’s Partners with ThreePeaks Brands to Improve the Lives of Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/10/ThreePeaks-Brands-PartnershipThreePeaks Brands, Inc. will donate a portion of proceeds from all sales to Shriners Children’s and its mission to improve the lives of children around the world.