25 of the Best Oral Surgeons in The United States

"Andrew Salama, DDS, MD, is the chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell. He specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction.Dr. Salama's path toward his specialty actually began in the waiting room of his oral and maxillofacial surgeon, when he was preparing to get his wisdom teeth removed as a college student. Amid the usual magazines were medical journals describing surgeries related to oral and maxillofacial surgery.""I thought it was fascinating, and that led to dental school,"" he recalls. ""On my very first day there, one of the oral and maxillofacial faculty presented a lecture on head and neck cancer, and I remember thinking, 'I want to do that.' It seemed like a dynamic specialty with evidence-based practice, and also one that offered the opportunity to build strong and longitudinal doctor-patient relationships.""After graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1999, Dr. Salama attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. He did his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and then completed a two-year fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery. He remained on faculty for four years before moving to Boston as the director of maxillofacial oncology at Boston University Medical Center. After 11 years in Boston, he joined Northwell in July 2021 with the aim of blending his leadership skills with patient care.""Surgeons only spend about 15 to 20% of their time actually performing surgery, which means it's crucial to find activity that makes the other 80% of time meaningful,"" Dr. Salama explains. ""People simply like working at Northwell; it's a happy place that provides high-quality health care. I came here because it's a supportive environment that is dedicated to positive patient outcomes.""Although Dr. Salama enjoys keeping up with the innovations in his field and drawing on the collaborative environment within Northwell, what he appreciates most in his role are the connections he makes with patients.""There's magic there, when you're working together toward better health,"" he says. ""The relationship and trust between doctors and patients is a large part of what meaningful health care is about. Interacting with patients and their families, and finding solutions to their problems, is what makes me excited to come in every day.""". Dr. Salama is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Glossectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Salama is board certified in American Board Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Donald Roland is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roland is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uvulitis, Ludwig Angina, Mouth Sores, and Mouth Ulcers. Dr. Roland is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.

Laurence Pfeiffer is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Oneonta, New York. Dr. Pfeiffer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periodontitis. Dr. Pfeiffer is board certified in Diplomate American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.

Mark Urata is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Urata is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Urata is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Roser is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 55 years. Dr. Roser is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Cherubism, Pyogenic Granuloma, Glossectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Roser is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, 1975.

Dr. Nish Shah completed his Bachelors Degree in Biology from the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL in 1992. He then completed dental school at the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (D.M.D.) in 1997. He participated in many extracurricular research activities and finished near the top of his class. While attending Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Shah was the recipient of various scholastic and academic achievement awards. He developed a love for surgery in dental school, and decided to pursue further training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After completion of dental school, he completed an intense 6-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Carle Foundation Hospital and the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL in 2003. During his residency, he completed his Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) at the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL in 2000.Dr. Shah and his wife have made their home in Chandler, Arizona. He and his wife are active in their church and enjoy spending time with their three children. In his spare time he enjoys golf, tennis and hiking.Dr. Shah manages a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Dr. Shah practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from Dental Implant Surgery and Wisdom Tooth Removal to Corrective Jaw Surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. He can also diagnose and treat Facial Pain, Facial Injuries and Fractures. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporomandibular Ankylosis, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and TMJ Disorders. Dr. Shah is board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Bouloux is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Bouloux is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cherubism, Temporomandibular Ankylosis, TMJ Disorders, Mouth Ulcers, and Osteotomy. Dr. Bouloux is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, 2008.

Arshi Lehal is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lehal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Ludwig Angina, and Uvulitis. Dr. Lehal is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Lehal is currently accepting new patients.

"David Hirsch, MD, DDS, is the senior vice president of dental medicine at Northwell and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also the chair of dental medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital.Dr. Hirsch performs surgery to treat people with head and neck tumors and specializes in virtual surgical planning-the use of a patient's imaging scans to create 3D models of the anatomy to plan complex head and neck reconstructions involving the skull and jaw. He developed the groundbreaking ""Jaw in a Day"" procedure, which includes removing the tumor, grafting new bone into the jaw, reconstructing the jaw and performing dental restoration all at once, rather than in three separate surgeries.""My dad was a dentist and had an influence on my career goals,"" says Dr. Hirsch, a graduate of the NYU College of Dentistry. Because of a strong interest in head and neck anatomy, and an interest in performing complex surgery, he also decided to pursue a medical degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. After a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, he completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at Legacy Emanuel Hospital - Providence Cancer Institute.A team-based approach to care that includes plastic surgeons, maxillofacial prosthodontists-who create prosthetic devices for the jaw-dental specialists, nutritionists and physical therapists is key to ensuring good patient outcomes. Dr. Hirsch encourages his patients to be an active part of the treatment decision-making process. ""Everyone we treat gets personalized care,"" says Dr. Hirsch. ""When a patient calls in the middle of the night, I'm the one who answers the phone.""In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hirsch is professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also a member of the American Head and Neck Society, a fellow of the American College of Surgeon, and is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery.One of the most valued parts of his job is the relationships he forms with patients. ""Because I'm involved in lifesaving treatment, I create strong bonds with people,"" says Dr. Hirsch. ""I get to see patients throughout their lives, and they become like family.""". Dr. Hirsch is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hirsch is board certified in American Board Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Mark Kienle is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kienle is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Erythroplakia, Uvulitis, and Ludwig Angina. Dr. Kienle is board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Kienle is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Steinberg is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Steinberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Oral Mucous Cyst, Erythroplakia, and Tongue Cancer. Dr. Steinberg is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.

Thomas Schlieve is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Schlieve is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, Uvulitis, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Daniel Petrisor is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Petrisor is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erythroplakia, Arterial Insufficiency, Mouth Ulcers, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Petrisor is currently accepting new patients.

Justine Moe is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Moe is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Osteochondroma. Dr. Moe is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Moe is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Sollecito is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sollecito is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Tissue Biopsy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Sollecito is board certified in Oral Medicine, 1993. Dr. Sollecito is currently accepting new patients.

Lee Carrasco is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carrasco is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Cancer, Leukoplakia, Mouth Ulcers, and Mouth Sores. Dr. Carrasco is board certified in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, 2005. Dr. Carrasco is currently accepting new patients.

Alessandro Villa is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Villa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, and Erythroplakia. Dr. Villa is currently accepting new patients.

Moni Kuriakose is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kuriakose is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Stanley Liu is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Liu is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Meige Syndrome, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Septoplasty, and Osteotomy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Granquist is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Granquist is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses TMJ Disorders, Temporomandibular Ankylosis, Cherubism, and Prognathism. Dr. Granquist is board certified in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, 2013. Dr. Granquist is currently accepting new patients.

Helen Giannakopoulos, DDS, MD, specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Giannakopoulos received a medical degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Hahnemann University Hospital and completed residencies at Allegheny General Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Giannakopoulos is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Temporomandibular Ankylosis, TMJ Disorders, Cherubism, and Osteochondroma. Dr. Giannakopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.

Joseph Kern is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kern is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, TMJ Disorders, Osteochondroma, and Leukoplakia. Dr. Kern is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.

Adam Robinson is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, TMJ Disorders, and Pyogenic Granuloma.

Karen Tucker is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, Pyogenic Granuloma, and Leukoplakia.

Stephen Yallourakis is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Yallourakis is board certified in American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.