Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Albany, NY

Robert Chang, MD, DDS
Suresh N Goel
151 Sullys Trl
Ste 1
Pittsford, NY 14534
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 4 star medical school
  • 3 star hospital
Bret D Gelder, MD, DDS
Bret Gelder
10 Airline Dr
Ste 204
Albany, NY 12205
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 9 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
What are Oral Surgery Specialists?

An oral & maxillofacial surgeon is a physician who surgically corrects conditions of the mouth and surrounding facial structures including the head, neck and jaws. These doctors usually start out as dentists before undertaking extensive surgical and medical training.

Some common procedures performed by oral & maxillofacial surgeons are:

  • Cleft lip and palate diagnosis and surgical correction
  • Removal of impacted teeth
  • Bone grafting or pre-prosthetic surgery for implants and dentures
  • Diagnosis and removal of cysts and tumors
  • Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous malignancy (skin cancer) and lip reconstruction
  • Diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the eye socket, cheek bone, nose, jaw and skull
  • Treatment of sleep apnea
  • Cosmetic surgery of the head and neck, such as facelifts, browlifts, rhinoplasty and lip enhancement

The area of Albany, NY has a population of approximately 151,022 people. There are 2 oral & maxillofacial surgeons near Albany, which gives it a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 75,511 residents or a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 31,732 households. There are 63,464 households in Albany.