Dr. Beals is recognized as one of the leading plastic surgeons specializing in craniofacial deformities in Arizona as well as the United States.

He founded the Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona and the Barrow Craniofacial Center (previously Southwest Craniofacial Center) where he is currently the Director. He also developed the Heads Up Baby® educational program material which promotes awareness and early intervention for deformational plagiocephaly or misshapen heads.  Dr. Beals is a founding member of the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery and a member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery.

Craniofacial reconstructive surgery is performed to correct skeletal abnormalities of the skull and facial bones often caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, traumas, infections, tumors or other diseases. Craniofacial reconstructive surgery is generally performed to improve function, but may also be done to achieve a desired appearance. Craniofacial surgery is customarily covered by most health insurance policies, although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.
The following list demonstrates conditions treated by Dr. Beals in his Craniofacial practice. Clicking the procedure name will bring you a detailed description of the procedure as supplied by WebMD or Wikipedia. There is also information and additional resources regarding Craniofacial conditions and support through the Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona.

• Cleft Lip
• Cleft Palate
• Deformational Plagiocephaly or abnormal/misshapen head
• Craniosynostosis
• Goldenhar Syndrome
• Crouzon Syndrome
• Apert Syndrome
• Pfeiffer Syndrome
• Treacher Collins Syndrome
• Tumors of the skull base
• Hypertelorism
• Jaw Abnormalities
• Other Craniofacial Syndromes

Dr. Beals and his staff realize that finding out that you or a loved one has a craniofacial abnormality can be a frightening experience.  We understand your needs and we aim to provide you with knowledge and experience as well as compassion, understanding and support for you and your family during this challenging time.  We know that every patient is unique and we strive to deliver individualized care to everyone we come in contact with.

Dr. Beals welcomes the opportunity to discuss his expertise with you as well as procedures and techniques for your situation.  Please contact us to schedule an appointment.  We look forward to meeting with you and answering all of your questions.

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