Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) Patient & Family Conference

Join us Friday June 28th and Saturday 29th at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

The BWS Patient and Family Conference will feature speaking presentations and in-person clinics by a panel of experts in treating craniofacial differences in children.

group of parents, patients and doctor perlyn smiling and hugging.
group of parents, patients and doctor perlyn smiling and hugging.

The Nicklaus Children’s BWS Patient and Family Conference is back for 2024!
Families will have the opportunity to ask questions during the conference.

The panel of experts will include:

  • Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon
  • Oncology
  • Speech Therapist
  • Audiology
  • Orthodontist
  • Endocrinology
  • Orthopedics
  • Cardiology
  • General Surgery
  • Genetics
  • BWS Teen/Adult Panel


 

BWS patients during the conference clinics

Cost

  • $75.00

Agenda

  • Friday, June 28, 2024: in-person clinics with Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic, Speech, Orthodontics, and Genetics.
  • Saturday, June 29, 2024: in-person lectures, childcare, lunch and dinner provided.

Registration

  • Registration is open now open through June 6, 2024. Please REGISTER ONLINE.

Location

The BWS Patient and Family Conference will be held at:
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155

Questions? Please contact
Kristen.Burr@nicklaushealth.org
 305-278-5923

Dr. Perlyn portrait

About the Speaker:

Dr. Chad A. Perlyn is president of Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician-led group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. In this role, Dr. Perlyn provides leadership related to the development of the vision and strategic growth of the health system’s more than 250 employed physicians, 24 pediatric specialty practices and outpatient care centers.

As a pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Perlyn’s practice is dedicated solely to caring for children and young adults with congenital or acquired anomalies and injuries. His clinical interests are in craniofacial surgery, vascular anomalies and pigmented lesions of the skin.

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