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Barrow Craniofacial Center
Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Phone: 602-406-FACE (602-406-3223)
Clinic hours: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conference hours: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
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Referrals
Patients can be referred to the Barrow Craniofacial Center by their primary care provider.
Patients should provide copies of their medical records, including laboratory and radiographic studies. Out-of-state patients may undergo a clinical evaluation before their craniofacial conference.
Patient Consultations
When patients visit the Barrow Craniofacial Center, their care follows a routine sequence as listed below.
- The patient is seen by a plastic craniofacial surgeon for consultation, initial evaluation, and recommendations.
- The patient completes registration and is scheduled for clinic and conference.
- On the day of the conference, the patient is examined by team specialists.
- The patient's photograph is taken for evaluation purposes and for comparison at a later time.
- Specialists visit with the patient and discuss the recommended treatment.
- The Barrow Craniofacial Team formulates a plan of care in conference.
- A summary report of comprehensive evaluations and recommendations is sent to the patient and the patient's provider.
- A return visit is scheduled with the nurse practitioner to discuss the team's recommendations.
Billing
Patients with congenital or genetic craniofacial anomalies may qualify for government-covered insurance. All visits are preauthorized.
Claims are processed according to the patient's insurance requirements. Copayments, which are determined by the specific insurance carrier, must be paid at the beginning of each visit.
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