Multi-Disciplinary Microtia Clinic

Multi-Disciplinary Microtia Clinic

  • About
  • Approach
  • Who We Treat
  • Services
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • At University of Michigan Health, we utilize a multi-disciplinary clinical framework to provide streamlined, longitudinal care for patients with microtia. By integrating several surgical and rehabilitative specialties, our team addresses the physiological, functional, and developmental complexities associated with the condition. This integrated structure ensures that all aspects of a child’s development from neonatal screening to adolescent surgical reconstruction, are managed through a single, cohesive treatment plan.

    Our Approach

    We meet with your child and discuss reconstructive options early on as we continue to follow their growth and development. This unified care model reduces the burden on families and optimizes clinical outcomes by ensuring that surgical timing and hearing rehabilitation are optimized.

    Our comprehensive approach involves the coordinated expertise of the following specialists:

    Who We Treat

    We treat infants, children, and adolescents with:

    • Microtia (ranging from mild structural deficiencies to lobular or "peanut" deformity)
    • Aural Atresia (complete absence of the external auditory canal)
    • Canal Stenosis (narrowed ear canal)
    • Broader craniofacial syndromes, such as Treacher Collins or Goldenhar Syndrome

    Services
    • Diagnostic Screenings: Renal Ultrasonography, Comprehensive Audiological Assessment, and Genetic Consultation.
    • Surgical Reconstruction: Autologous Rib Cartilage Reconstruction (Firmin technique), Medpor (Porous Polyethylene) Reconstruction, and Auricular Prosthetics.
    • Auditory Habilitation: Management of bone-conduction hearing aids and hearing restoration.
    • Developmental Support: Monitoring and treating delays in speech and language development.

    Appointment Information

    For appointments, please call 734-936-5730. 

    Please visit the Microtia page for more information.

    Locations
    • Pediatric Otolaryngology Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 2 Reception A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4227       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Jeffrey Tan Gu, MD

    Jeffrey Tan Gu, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck

    Van-Horn-Adam

    Adam Van Horn, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology

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