Service/Procedure Summary

Pediatric patients are under 16 years old. This surgery repairs birth defects of the upper lip and roof of the mouth (palate).

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Wait Times

90%

Community Facility Consult Wait Time Surgery Wait Time
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
17 days
237 days

50%

Community Facility Consult Wait Time Surgery Wait Time
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
15 days
198 days

Wait Times by Surgeon

90%

50%

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