There is a special bond between Professor David David and Sofia, one that has existed as long as she can remember. Now aged 10, Sofia was only seven months old when she first became a patient.

Sofia has Craniofacial Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, a genetic condition that causes craniosynostosis, the early fusion of the sutures of the skull. Professor David David and his multi-disciplinary team have been there for Sofia for almost her whole life, performing multiple surgeries with their ground-breaking approach and the world-class Craniofacial Unit at the WCH.

“I am sure you remember me from one of your last surgeries before you retired,” Sofia beams in a heartfelt video message to Professor David on his 80th birthday. 

Sofia has already had nine surgeries and will require ongoing treatment and care like many craniofacial patients. It is a journey Sofia and her craniofacial team have been on and continue together.

Patients just like Sofia aren’t just treated once, they need to be supported through their entire lifetime.

Thanks to the specialised craniofacial surgery she received and the on-going treatment and care, Sofia lives a full and happy life. When you meet Sofia, her warmth and radiance shines in abundance and although her craniofacial journey is long, she has resilience and strength that can’t be measured.

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Sofia's story.

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