Dr. Lester Machado, MD | San Diego, CA | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Dr. Machado has been practicing medicine since 1990 and was board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1992. Dr. Machado received his medical degree from Hahnemann University in 1989 and served his internship specializing in General Surgery at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

accepting new patients
3.9

8 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
3 specialties
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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The Best Doctor ever, Dr. Lester Machado he saved my life, he schedule me to a oral maxillofacial reconstruction surgery and was a totally success, my best wishes. Thanks Doctor for everything, I remember you always Juan Gerardo Nieves

October 6th, 2020

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My daughter had a bad accident on a merry-go-round which resulted in cheekbone and eye socket fractures. Dr. Machado was referred to us by Rady Children’s Hospital. He performed the necessary surgery to rebuild her face and she is healing nicely. I highly recommend him for his skill level to restore her face and to explain in detail about the procedures and healing process.

August 20th, 2019

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Dr Machado helped my son with his painful third molars. He was kind and thorough. The surgery went very well. The anesthesia helped calm his nerves and we are very pleased. Great staff. Great doctor.

March 14th, 2019

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Great doctor and staff. Didn't charge as much as other doctors. I highly recommend this doctor.

February 28th, 2015

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Went for Wisdom Teeth Extraction, left his office with permanent numbness then acute burning pain in lip and chin from nerve damage caused by surgery.

September 15th, 2014

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no se si aquerde de mi soi de tijuana mi nombre es raul juarez sanchez lo consulte primeramente en mexicali y despues en san diego ca y me opero en tijuana junto con el dr semanduras,le estoy muy agradecido por todo lo que me ayudo dr lester que dios me lo bendiga siempre

March 25th, 2011

Olin And Machado Maxillofacial Surgery

501 Washington St Ste 710San Diego, CA 92103

Mon7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Machado And Berger Medical Group

752 Medical Center Ct Ste 205Chula Vista, CA 91911

Tel: (619) 482-6774

Machado Lester Office

501 Washington St Ste 725San Diego, CA 92103

Tel: (619) 295-6774

Mon7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm

SatClosed

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Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

Tel: (858) 576-1700

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910


Dr. Lester Machado, MD	Dr. Khang-Karl Thai Nguyen, MD	Dr. Richard S Mowry, MD	Dr. Matthew James Madsen, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (8 Ratings)	3.3 (6 Ratings)	4.3 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience		16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Vietnamese, English	Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English	Speaks English, Spanish
San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA	Chula Vista , CA	Escondido , CA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dental Implants
Dentistry
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Jaw Defects
Maxillofacial Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Sleep Apnea
TMJ Disorders
Tooth/Bone Loss

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Hahnemann University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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