Sarbin Ranjitkar is a craniofacial surgeon based in North Terrace, Adelaide (SA 5005). This is a field that brings together bones of the face and skull, plus the structures around the eyes, nose and jaw. It often involves careful planning, because even small changes in shape can affect breathing, vision, hearing, comfort and daily life.
In clinic and in theatre, Dr Ranjitkar looks after people with craniofacial differences and related conditions. Some patients are dealing with craniosynostosis, where the skull bones don’t grow in the usual way. Others may have conditions like Crouzon syndrome, Apert syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, or Treacher Collins syndrome. There are also rarer syndromes such as Goldenhar disease, Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital syndrome, and Craniofrontonasal dysplasia.
Plagiocephaly and metopic ridges are also part of the picture at times. For some families, the story starts in infancy, when head shape changes become noticeable. For others, symptoms show up later and may need reassessment as the child grows.
Dr Ranjitkar also works with people who have dental and facial structure challenges linked to inherited conditions. At times, there can be problems with the eyes, such as differences in the eye area, and that can affect comfort and day-to-day function. In many cases, treatment is team-based, with close links to other health professionals so care is smooth and well coordinated.
Not every issue is only about shape. Some patients need help for pain and nerve problems too, including trigeminal neuralgia. And for some people with complex medical histories, issues like gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can come up during overall care planning.
Education and research details aren’t listed here, and there’s no public information on current clinical trials. What is clear is that craniofacial surgery takes a steady, practical approach, and Dr Ranjitkar focuses on understanding what’s going on and planning steps that fit the person in front of you.