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Dr. Jo Barta operates on a craniofacial patient in Ajijic, Mexico in 2025.
Cleft Lip and Palate

Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon Has a Global Impact

Pediatric craniofacial and plastic surgeon Jo Barta, MD, generously shares her expertise on global health outreach trips at least once a year. Read about her recent trip to provide treatment in Ajijic, Mexico.

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Baby looking over mother's shoulder  - Gillette Children's.
Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery for a “Rock Star” 

Ekler Is an 11-month old. Before he was born, an ultrasound exam showed his parents that he would be born with a cleft lip and palate. The expert craniofacial team at Gillette Children's to craft a custom treatment plan for their son.

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Jo Barta smiles at baby at Gillette Children's.
Cleft Lip and Palate

Introducing Jo Barta, MD, Gillette’s Craniofacial Surgeon

Take a moment to meet Ruth “Jo” Barta, MD, Gillette Children’s new fellowship-trained and board-certified pediatric craniofacial and plastic surgeon.

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Gillette Children's providers bring smiles and surgical skills to Vietnam
Cleft Lip and Palate

Bringing Smiles and Surgical Skills to Vietnam

Three Gillette Children’s surgeons recently traveled to Vietnam on a mission trip to help physicians in that country learn techniques to better serve patients. Gillette craniofacial and plastic surgeon, Jo Barta, MD, neurosurgeon, Patrick Graupman, MD, and pediatric urologist, David Vandersteen, MD, spent a week in Vietnam as part of a mission for the International Pediatric Specialists Alliance for the Children of Vietnam (IPSAC).

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Gillette Children's Two Mothers Cleft Lip Story
Cleft Lip and Palate

Two Mothers Share Cleft Lip Stories

New mothers Delissa Kearney and Janessa Erickson know what it’s like to hear your baby has a health condition before they’re even born. They’re both sharing their stories to support other parents who might find themselves receiving a diagnosis of cleft lip and/or palate for their baby.

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