Recognized and respected professionals and a multidisciplinary approach
for the correction of congenital malformations of the lips, palate, and face.

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate is a medical specialty dedicated to the correction of congenital malformations of the lip, palate, and face.

It is a highly distinguished area, one that contains a nationally recognized multidisciplinary team which is part of the European EuroCleft Gateway Project.

Focused on finding effective solutions not only in treatment, but also in physical well-being, protocols for this area are dedicated to continued service, from pre-natal diagnosis to full rehabilitation, with the participation of parents.

Clinical staff

Dr. Bessa Monteiro

Dr. Bessa Monteiro

Coordenador de Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate, Pediatric Surgery : Hospital Lusíadas Porto

Coordenador de Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate, Pediatric Surgery : Hospital Lusíadas Porto

Units

Hospital Lusíadas Porto

Areas of Interest

Infant Plastic Surgery, namely Cleft Lip and Palate, Burns and sequelae, Chest Wall Malformations

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