If you are in the Atlanta Metro area and need oral surgery there are a variety of surgeons available. Choosing the right surgeons for your needs is extremely important, as it can directly effect how well the procedure goes and the length and quality of recovery. Review each of the surgeons qualifications carefully before choosing one.
Dr. Bagheri, DMD, MD, FACS
One of the most renowned surgeons in the Atlanta area is Dr. Bagheri, DMD, of the Atlanta Oral and Facial Surgery practice. Dr. Bagheri received his DMD from Harvard and his MD from Emory Medical School. Chairman of the oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Northside Hospital in Atlanta, he is also a clinical faculty member for both the medical schools at the University of Georgia and Tufts University. He has written articles on maxillofacial surgery along with two text books on the subject. Professionally, Dr. Bagheri interests include facial cosmetic surgery and reconstructive maxillofacial surgery. One trait that separates Dr. Bagheri from the majority of surgeons in the Atlanta area is that he is one of only a few surgeons who specializes in microneurosurgical repair of peripheral trigimenal nerve injuries. This means that he is an expert in repairing the nerves that give the face feeling and sensation.
Dr. Treadway, DMD
Dr. Antwan Treadway, of the West Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, graduated from the University of Florida Dental School. Dr. Treadway completed residency as a chief resident at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York City and was a resident with the Martin Luther King/Charles R. Drew University Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Treadway now holds a position as a faculty member with the University of Georgia in their medical college. Dr. Treadway and his associates offer a number of services for their patients, including oral surgery, wisdom teeth extraction, botox injection treatments and dental implants.
Dr. Roser, DMD, MD
Another leading Atlanta surgeons is Dr. Roser of the Emory Clinic. Dr. Roser is the chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as a professor at the clinic. Dr. Roser graduated from Harvard Dental School in 1968 and Harvard Medical School in 1973. Dr. Roser's speciality is oral and maxillofacial surgery, which he has been board certified in since 1975. Dr. Roser's clinical interests include cleft lip, facial plastic surgery, face and neck cancer, tongue malignancies, dental implants and wisdom teeth extraction.
Dr. Lee MD DDS
Dr. Joyce Lee of the Metropolitan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center is another option for Atlanta residents looking for an oral surgeon. Dr. Lee received her dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Emory University in 1997. Dr. Lee published articles in the Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has presented for the International Association of Dental Research. Dr. Lee is a faculty member at Emory University with the residency training program and works at both the Piedmont and Crawford Long hospitals.
Emory Healthcare
Emory University and Health Center has long been considered a leader in oral surgery. Many of the top surgeons listed above have done training or have been affiliated with Emory University. Emory offers a wide range of medical services because they are connected with many dentists and oral surgeons in the Atlanta area. If you cannot decide on a surgeon, Emory can help you.
