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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare, congenital vascular disorder in which a child's limb or limbs may be affected by port wine stains (birthmarks involving blood vessels), varicose veins or too much bone and soft tissue growth. The limb may be longer, larger or warmer than normal. 

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Andrew Scott, MD
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Andrew Scott, MD

Title(s): Medical Director, Cleft Lip and Palate Program; Pediatric Otolaryngologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-2820
Fax #: 617-636-1479

Pediatric ENT, cleft lip and palate surgery, vascular anomalies, neonatal mandibular distraction osteogenesis for airway obstruction, endoscopic and laser airway surgery, open airway surgery, EXIT procedures, otologic surgery including cochlear implantation, micrognathia, microtia

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Mark A. Vecchiotti, MD
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Mark A. Vecchiotti, MD

Title(s): Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology; Pediatric Otolaryngologist; Medical Director, Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-2820
Fax #: 617-636-1479

Pediatric hearing loss, chronic ear disease, and cochlear implantation
pediatric congenital and acquired head and neck masses
pediatric voice and airway disorders including respiratory papillomatosis and subglottic stenosis
pediatric sinus disease
advanced surgery for obstructive sleep apnea
facial nerve disorders

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Mitchell B. Strominger, MD
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Mitchell B. Strominger, MD

Title(s): Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service; Neuro-Ophthalmology Service; Director, Medical Student Education, Tufts University School of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-6769
Fax #: 617-636-3305

Pediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility, eye movement and visual pathway disorders in both adults and children including double vision, wandering eyes, pediatric cataracts, concussion and other neurological problems impacting vision, neuro-ophthalmology

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Neil J. Halin, DO, FSIR, FAOCR

Neil J. Halin, DO, FSIR, FAOCR

Title(s): Chief, Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology; Associate Radiologist in Chief; Vice Chair, Radiology for Quality and Operations; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Radiology, CardioVascular Center
Appt. Phone: 617-636-3004
Fax #: 617-636-0041

Peripheral vascular disease, biliary and urinary obstruction, thrombo-embolic disease, vascular disease, general radiology

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