St. Luke's Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic

St. Luke's Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic, located at 305 East Jefferson Street in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized institution offering expert care for children with cleft lip and palates, velopharyngeal insufficiency, and resonance issues. The clinic is staffed by dedicated professionals such as Stephanie Balais, Jennifer Cenarrusa, and Phillip Chaffin Jr., who work together to provide patient-centered care using proven best practices.

Stephanie Balais, MS, CCC-SLP, specializes in early intervention, fluency issues, and assessment and treatment for children with executive function deficits. Jennifer Cenarrusa, MS, CCC-SLP, is passionate about working with the cleft palate population and improving her patients' speech and quality of life. Dr. Phillip Chaffin Jr. serves as the medical director of the Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implant Program, with clinical interests in the management of hearing loss and surgical treatment of cleft lip and palate.

Additionally, the clinic offers services from providers such as Nichole Cortez, RD, a pediatric dietitian, and Patrick Gerety, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in pediatric and adult plastic surgery. Lindsey Ochoa, a physician assistant, also provides care for both children and adults in plastic and craniofacial surgery.

St. Luke's Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the communities it serves. Patients can find providers by specialty, location, or availability, and access resources for mental health support and suicide prevention. With a focus on building a stronger, healthier future for all Idahoans, the clinic works closely with community partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and families.