Our Areas of Expertise

Midwest Oral and Craniofacial Specialists offer specialized care for oral, facial, and craniofacial concerns.

Cleft Lip & Palate

Comprehensive treatment and long-term support for cleft and craniofacial conditions.
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Oral Surgical Needs

Specialized surgical care for jaw abnormalities, impacted teeth, facial trauma, and more.
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Jaw Pain & TMJ Disorders

Advanced treatment options focused on relieving jaw tension and improving function.
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Feeding & Swallowing Issues

Comprehensive treatments and supports for patients struggling with eating.
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Craniofacial Pediatric Pathology

Providing accurate diagnoses and personalized care plans to support craniofacial needs in children.
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Craniofacial Conditions

Expert evaluation and treatment for conditions affecting facial and skull development.
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Developmental Delays

Personalized support for children experiencing developmental challenges related to craniofacial conditions.
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Pediatric & Adult Facial Trauma

Expert treatment for facial injuries, restoring function, structure, and appearance.
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Orthognathic Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery to improve alignment, function, facial balance, and comfort.
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Helping Our
Patients Thrive

Craniofacial conditions can impact nearly every part of daily life, from speech and breathing to confidence and emotional well-being. Because the face and head play such an important role in how we communicate and experience the world, specialized care requires both clinical expertise and compassion.

A Collaborative & Multidisciplinary Team

At Midwest Oral and Craniofacial Specialists, we are committed to helping patients and families feel informed and supported throughout every phase of care. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide personalized treatment plans designed to support each patient’s unique needs, goals, and long-term development.

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Hear Our Story

We focus on helping our patients navigate complex care with clarity, compassion, and expertise.

Advanced Solutions for Complex Needs

As a cleft and craniofacial center in Kansas City, we provide complete care for our patients.

Specialized Programs

Our multidisciplinary team offers support that’s customized to our patients specific treatment journeys.

Surgical Care

We offer comprehensive full scope oral surgery, including cleft repair, corrective jaw surgery, and TMJ solutions.

Therapy Services

Craniofacial care isn’t just about the physical corrections. We also offer support in speech, occupational, surgical, and feeding therapies.

TMJ & Pain Management

Patients can find innovative and effective TMJ care, including injectables, appliances, and TMJ specific therapy services.

Cleft Conditions Statistics

6 to 8

thousand children are born with a orofacial cleft in the United States

most common congenital facial condition

100 +

number of children MOCS works with annually

1 in 8

children experience a speech/language delay

Meet Our Craniofacial Specialists

Meet the Team

Meet the Doctor

Dr. Robert O. Weiss II

MD, DDS.

Pediatric Cleft & Craniofacial Surgeon

Meet the Doctor

Patrick Christopher

DDS, MD

Pediatric Cleft & Craniofacial Surgeon

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Our Patients Are Our Why

Our family and friends have asked us if we’re nervous for surgeries and our response has always been no. We genuinely feel like we’re sending our child back to two goofy uncles who just so happen to be highly skilled..."

- Kross R.

Our family and friends have asked us if we’re nervous for surgeries and our response has always been no. We genuinely feel like we’re sending our child back to two goofy uncles who just so happen to be highly skilled cleft surgeons. From the front desk to the surgeons, they’re all incredibly personable. They remember our names and our story. They don’t leave you hanging. They check in regularly even between appointments and surgeries. They don’t just provide care. They actually care.

- Kross R.
We cannot say enough amazing things about the amazing team that has been built within Midwest Cleft and Craniofacial Specialists. It truly is a TEAM of people who have come together to best help support families in one of the..."

- Briggs F.

We cannot say enough amazing things about the amazing team that has been built within Midwest Cleft and Craniofacial Specialists. It truly is a TEAM of people who have come together to best help support families in one of the scariest/unknown times of their lives and continue to be a part of our lives even after the “hard part”. It is truly amazing to me to think that Dr. Christopher, Dr. Weiss, and Rachel our team SLP have all been with us essentially since Briggs’ birthday three years ago! Feeding a baby with PRS and a cleft palate is not an easy feat and Rachel and the NICU SLP’s worked with us teaching and learning alongside us as we figured out the best feeding system, positions, etc. with Briggs. Now as he is older they have helped monitor and guide his Speech and Language development and helped advocate for him as we transition to an Early Childhood Education Program.

- Briggs F.
Our overall experience with the Midwest Cleft & Craniofacial Specialists team as being like family. They truly make you feel understood and involved in all aspects of the team and care. I couldn’t believe it when Dr. Weiss handed me..."

- Rayne

Our overall experience with the Midwest Cleft & Craniofacial Specialists team as being like family. They truly make you feel understood and involved in all aspects of the team and care. I couldn’t believe it when Dr. Weiss handed me his personal phone number. He was contacting me consistently after her surgery and made sure she was doing well. He checks in with us consistently and has even attended her Elementary Schools Career Day and provided so much insightful information about what he does to so many students. It is truly like being part of a family. You can see the passion he puts into his career and how much it shines. I couldn’t imagine my daughter having any other surgeon at this point.

- Rayne