Summary

Shahid R. Aziz, DMD, M.D is the Division Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and Professor of Otolaryngology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.  Since 2002 he practices full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Aziz’s clinical areas of expertise include facial trauma and reconstruction as well as orthognathic surgery - he is considered to be one of the busiest and premiere orthognathic surgeons in the nation. Dr Aziz recently completed his 2500th orthognathic surgery - a milestone that less than 10 surgeons in the US have attained. 



Dr Aziz is a New Jersey native. He attended the Lawrenceville School, is a graduate of Rutgers University, received his dental degree from Harvard University and medical degree from Columbia University. Dr Aziz completed his surgical training at Columbia University/ New York Presbyterian Medical Center. 



Dr. Aziz is past President of the New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Chairman of the Section of Dentistry and Oral Health of the New York Academy of Medicine. He is also the co-founder and President of the NJ based non-profit Smile Bangladesh which provides free surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate deformities in Bangladesh. Since starting Smile Bangladesh more than 20 years ago, Dr. Aziz has led a small team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses on 32 surgical missions and has treated more than 2000 patients. Dr Aziz is the 2017 recipient of AAOMS Humanitarian Award for his charitable work in Bangladesh and in global surgery. He has also authored or co-authored over 50 peer reviewed journal articles and 25 book chapters. Dr Aziz has also written a text on the history of American Oral and MAxillofacial Surgery. He is also only one of 10 American trained maxillofacial surgeons to be awarded a Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
  • 18 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Shahid Rahim Aziz has 2 locations

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Shahid Rahim Aziz, MD, DMDDr. Mahtab Ahmed Mufti, MDDr. Richard B Smith, MDDr. Sumit N Niogi, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryEmergency MedicineOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
27 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, French, English
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYNEW YORK , NY
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: DOW MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shahid Rahim Aziz

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Shahid Rahim Aziz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Shahid Rahim Aziz has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Cleft Lip
  • Cleft Palate
  • Dental Implants
  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth
  • Jaw Defects
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Sleep Apnea
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Tooth/Bone Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Shahid Rahim Aziz holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 1999.

NPI Number

Shahid Rahim Aziz's NPI number is 1356303044.

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Shahid Aziz's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.

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