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Barrow Neurological Institute is located on the campus of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
in Phoenix, Arizona
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Referrals
Patients can be referred to the Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center by many different sources such as: PCP (Primary Care Provider), any member of the BCCCC team, the Barrow Resource Link, community physical therapists and speech-language pathologists, and the Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona.
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 Children's Cleft and 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 Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Team formulates a plan of care in conference.
- A summary report of multi-specialty evaluations and recommendations is sent to the patient and the patient's provider.
- The RN-Program Coordinator will contact the patient or parents to discuss the summary and treatment plan.
Billing
Patients with congenital or genetic craniofacial anomalies may qualify for government-covered insurance. All visits are pre-authorized.
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.
Contact Us
For more information, please call 602-406-FACE (602-406-3223).
Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Barrow Neurological Institute of
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
124 West Thomas Road, Suite 320
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Clinic hours: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conference hours: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
