Oral surgery is a field where precision matters every single day. Small details can make a big difference in outcomes, comfort, and recovery. After more than two decades in practice, I have learned that great results are built on a foundation of strong training, constant learning, and real world experience.
Patients often ask what makes one oral surgeon different from another. My answer is simple. Training, preparation, and experience shape everything we do.
The Importance of a Strong Educational Foundation
My journey into oral and maxillofacial surgery started with a deep commitment to education. I was fortunate to attend Yeshiva University and later NYU on full scholarship, graduating in the top five percent of my class with honors and Dean’s List recognition.
Those years taught me discipline, focus, and the value of pushing yourself to the highest standard. Dental school is demanding, but it lays the groundwork for critical thinking and clinical judgment. It is where precision begins.
Education does not stop with a diploma. It sets the tone for a lifetime of learning.
Training at Montefiore University Hospital
One of the most defining experiences of my career was completing my four year oral and maxillofacial surgery training at Montefiore University Hospital. Montefiore is widely recognized as one of the strongest training programs in the country, and for good reason.
The program is intense, comprehensive, and hands-on. You treat complex cases, manage real emergencies, and learn how to make confident decisions under pressure. There is no substitute for that kind of experience.
Montefiore taught me how to think as a surgeon, not just how to perform procedures. It reinforced the importance of planning, attention to detail, and teamwork in every case.
Precision Is Not an Accident
Precision in oral surgery does not happen by chance. It comes from repetition, preparation, and understanding anatomy at the highest level. Every patient is different, and every procedure deserves a tailored approach.
Before any surgery, I carefully review imaging, study the case, and plan each step. That preparation allows me to work efficiently and accurately while keeping patient safety at the center of everything I do.
Patients may not see the hours of planning behind the scenes, but they feel the results through smoother procedures and better recoveries.
Experience Builds Confidence and Calm
After opening Queens Blvd Oral Surgery more than twenty years ago, I quickly learned how valuable experience truly is. Over time, you develop instincts that only come from treating thousands of patients.
Experience brings confidence, but it also brings calm. When patients are nervous, they need a surgeon who is steady and reassuring. They need someone who has seen a wide range of cases and knows how to adapt when challenges arise.
That calm confidence comes from years of focused work and continued growth in the field.
Growing Practices With High Standards
Over the years, I have had the privilege of expanding my work to include Jamaica Estates Oral Surgery and Gramercy Dental Group. Each practice reflects the same commitment to precision, professionalism, and patient care.
Growth only works when standards stay high. I hold myself and my teams to the same level of excellence I expect in the operating room. From consultation to recovery, every step matters.
Patients deserve consistency, transparency, and trust.
Technology and Technique Working Together
Modern oral surgery continues to evolve, and staying current is essential. Advanced imaging, surgical tools, and techniques help improve accuracy and outcomes. Technology supports precision, but it never replaces training or judgment.
The best results come when technology is guided by experience and sound decision making. That balance is something I value deeply in my practice.
Why Training and Experience Matter to Patients
For patients, training and experience mean safety, clarity, and confidence. They mean knowing their surgeon has invested years in learning and refining their craft. They mean knowing that careful planning and proven techniques guide every procedure.
I never take that trust lightly. Being an oral surgeon is a responsibility, and it is one I approach with respect and pride.
A Career Built on Commitment
Looking back, I am grateful for the path that led me here. From my education to my training at Montefiore and decades in practice, every step has shaped how I care for patients today.
Precision in oral surgery is not just about skill. It is about dedication, preparation, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
That commitment is something I bring with me every day, and it is the standard I will continue to uphold for every patient I serve.