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Continuing Care & Our Cleft Team

For years, families at the Saint John's Cleft Palate Center were cared for by an extraordinary multidisciplinary team of clinicians who worked together across the many stages of cleft care.

Although our team is no longer practicing together at Providence Saint John's Health Center, many of the clinicians who cared for our community continue to practice throughout Southern California. We're in the process of gathering their current information here so families can find members of their former care team, learn where they are practicing now, and, when appropriate, continue care with clinicians they already know and trust.

Our Surgical & Team Director

Reza Jarrahy, MD, FACS, FAAP
Surgical Director / Maxillofacial Surgeon

For nearly a decade, Dr. Jarrahy helped lead the Saint John's Cleft Lip and Palate Program, working alongside an extraordinary multidisciplinary team to provide highly personalized care to children and families throughout their cleft journey. As Surgical and Team Director, he guided surgical care and treatment planning while helping carry forward a program with more than 60 years of history in the Los Angeles community. During his leadership, the team cared for thousands of patients and families and extended its impact beyond the clinic through annual symposia that educated thousands of professionals and community members about comprehensive cleft care.

Dr. Jarrahy has described leading the program as one of the greatest joys and most rewarding experiences of his professional career and the privilege of caring for its patients and families as something for which he will always be grateful.

Our Nursing & Care Coordination Team

Our nursing and care coordination team has been at the heart of the Cleft Palate Center, helping families navigate care from their earliest visits through the many stages of treatment. Over the years, they have provided specialized nursing support, coordinated care across our many disciplines, helped families prepare for appointments and procedures, and served as a consistent and trusted point of connection for patients, families, and members of the team.

Although the clinic has closed, our nursing team remains available through the end of 2026 to help families during this transition, answer questions related to their previous care, and help connect them with appropriate resources and next steps when possible.

Natalie Ziegler, MSN, PNP-BC, RNFA
Clinical Program Manager/ Nurse Practitioner/ Registered Nurse First Assist
Ph: (310) 829-7792

Alma Avelar, RN
Registered Nurse, Clinic Coordinator
Ph: (310) 829-7792

Transition support will remain available through the end of 2026.

Our Cleft Team

Many of the team members you have come to know and trust continue to care for patients in their private practices, bringing with them years of specialized experience in cleft and craniofacial care. Below, you can find information about their practices and how to connect with them outside of the clinic.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Our speech-language pathologists supported families from early feeding through speech development, helping children communicate clearly and confidently as they grew.

  • Email: megan@meganmccormickspeech.com
    Phone: 310-948-2258
    Website: meganmccormickspeech.com

    In-person only: Torrance / South Bay, CA

    Age Range: 12 months to 22 years
    Areas of Specialty: cleft palate, articulation disorders, motor speech disorders, mixed receptive-expressive language disorders, Autism, Apraxia, language-based learning disabilities.

  • Email: jhobbs90064@gmail.com

Orthodontists

Our orthodontists followed dental development, jaw growth, and alignment from early childhood through adolescence and into adulthood, coordinating closely with the surgical team to plan treatment around each stage of care.

  • Brentwood LA Orthodontics
    12301 Wilshire Blvd. Suite # 505, LA, CA 90025
    Ph: (310) 458-6769

    Glendale Orthodontics
    1111 N. Brand Blvd. Suite 201, Glendale, CA 91202
    Ph: (818)242-1173

  • 973 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite C, Manhattan Beach, CA                         
    (310) 545-6525

  • 11980 San Vicente Blvd, #602
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    (310) 826-6694 

Pediatric Dentists

Our pediatric dentists supported oral health and dental development throughout childhood, helping families maintain healthy smiles and prepare for later stages of orthodontic and surgical care.

  • 9201 Sunset Blvd, #200, West Hollywood, CA 90069
    Ph: (310) 273-5776

  • 3500 N Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    Ph: (310) 421-2770
    Email: hello@toothlings.com

  • 11687 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
    Ph: (310) 279-5984

  • 2811 Wilshire Blvd, #940, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    Ph: (424) 305-3856

Psychology & Mental Health

I served as the team's psychologist and neuropsychologist, working alongside two therapists who provided ongoing therapeutic support. Together, we supported the emotional, social, and cognitive well-being of children and families throughout their cleft journey.

CDFC / Hospital-Based Community Resource: Located within the Providence Saint John’s hospital setting, this clinic continues to provide therapy/support services and accepts Medi-Cal, making it an important resource for families seeking accessible care options.

  • Email: info.aceropsychological@gmail.com
    Ph: (818) 203-7410
    Web: https://aceropsychologicalinc.com

    Virtual only: In CA & NV

    Age Range: 14+ 
    Specialty: Craniofacial, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addition
    Other: Lived experience with craniofacial, Bilingual-Spanish. Trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback. 

    Accept insurance: yes

  • Email: ericagierman@gmail.com
    Ph: 424-262-0098
    Web: www.hermosabeachtherapist.com

    In person: Hermosa Beach, CA & Virtual in CA & OR

    Age Range: 14-80+
    Specialty: Medical Trauma, Chronic illness, Life Transitions, Certified in Brainspotting, Utilize mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis and an overall body, mind, spirit approach to healing

    Accept insurance: no

  • Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Email: drjlobosco@gmail.com
    Ph: (424) 254-9820
    Web: weneuropsychology.com
    Telehealth: NY, CA & CT
    In-person: NY, with limited availability in CA

    Age Range: Adolescents, adults & older adults
    Specialty: Neuropsychological & Psychological Evaluation, Craniofacial/Cleft Care, ADHD, Aging & Memory
    Other: Former Team Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Providence Saint John’s Cleft Palate Center; psychological and neuropsychological assessment, consultation, and short-term targeted support
    Accepts Insurance: No; self-pay

  • Located within the Providence Saint John’s hospital setting, this clinic provides therapy/support services and accepts Medi-Cal, making it an important resource for families seeking accessible care options.

    Contact for the Intake Department
    Ph: 310 829-8921 
    Web: https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/saint-johns-health-center/child-and-family-development-center

    In-person services provided in the clinic, school, home, community, and the hospital.
    Virtual sessions are also available.
    Primary Location: 1339 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Age Range: 1 -18 years old

    Services: clinical therapy, consultations, psychological assessment, and psychiatric services at CFDC. Specifically, services in early childhood mental health, family therapy, developmental services, school-based services, parenting support, psychiatric services, psychological assessment services.

    There are multiple programs offered at the CDFC. Please see webpage (https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/saint-johns-health-center/child-and-family-development-center) for detailed description of programs.

    Referral Process
    Self-referral, physician referral, school referral, DCFS referral; please call 310 829-8921 if self-referring

    Insurance: predominantly Medi-Cal; please give us a call and we can assist you with any questions related to your funding source

    Languages Offered: English, Spanish and other languages depending on staff currently employed (please call 310 829-8921 to inquire)

    Additional Information: We have been in Santa  Monica community since 1961 and are well embedded in the community.

Pediatrician

Before stepping down at the end of 2025, our pediatrician co-directed the program for nearly a decade alongside Dr. Jarrahy, monitoring children's growth, health, and development throughout their cleft journey and coordinating closely with every discipline on the team.

  • 12555 W. Jefferson Blvd, #302, Playa Vista, CA 90066

    Ph: (310) 670-1455

Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Our plastic and maxillofacial surgeons provided surgical care across every stage of a child's cleft journey, from early lip and palate repair through later reconstructive procedures, working closely with the surgical director and the broader team to plan and coordinate treatment.

  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    1301 20th Street, #460
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    (323) 696-9716

  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    1301 20th Street, #460
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    (323) 696-9716

Otolaryngology (ENT) / Audiology

Otolaryngologists and audiologists monitor hearing and ear, nose, and throat health throughout a child's cleft journey, coordinating closely with the surgical and speech teams to support healthy hearing and development.

  • Pacific Neuroscience Institute
    1301 20th Street, #300
    Santa Monica, CA 90404

A Legacy of Care

More Than 60 Years of Cleft Care
Dr. Les Holve founded the program more than six decades ago and helped pioneer the multidisciplinary model of cleft care.

Dr. Janet Salmonson led it for nearly 30 years.

Dr. Henry Kawamoto, the renowned craniofacial surgeon, was an important part of its development and national reputation.

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