Dr. Rick Kapitan is making a lasting impact by helping patients born with cleft palates access essential surgical care—regardless of financial or insurance barriers. As featured by WCNC Charlotte, Dr. Kapitan and the CCOFS team work closely with families to navigate complex insurance challenges and secure coverage for medically necessary reconstructive procedures.
The story highlights the broader issue of how medical and dental coverage often overlap, leaving patients caught between systems. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration with local healthcare networks, Dr. Kapitan continues to bridge that gap, ensuring patients receive compassionate, comprehensive care.
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Together, We Can Make Every Smile Possible
Learn more about how the Cleft & Craniofacial Center at Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery supports children and families through every step of cleft lip and palate care, from surgery to recovery and beyond.