Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Complex, radical surgeries performed by a world-renowned team. Our surgeon Dr. Patel, is known throughout the nation by both patients and colleagues for his exacting work and compassionate care when it comes to oral and throat cancers, salivary gland disease, and facial reconstruction, among other complex head and neck surgeries.
Surgery Overview
- Doctor Patel is not only known for his face, head, and neck surgical expertise, but also his teaching abilities. He works with fellows to pass along the crucial knowledge needed to replicate these surgeries elsewhere.
- We use navigation technology, which gives us an unmatched look inside the smallest spaces for the most precise, accurate work.
- Because these surgeries are often so complex, we use a team approach and work as an across medical disciplines whenever needed.
- We are the region’s only fellowship training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Our surgeons perform the ultra-complex surgeries for later-stage and end-stage head and neck cancers when many others won’t.
- We are a partner in the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator for obstructive sleep apnea.
Surgical Options
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Removal and care for tumors of the head and neck.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
Surgery to correct cleft lip and palate and other head/face deformities, using a variety of techniques and protocols.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
We proudly serve as a Center of Excellence for Upper Airway Stimulation (Inspire®), an exciting treatment option for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea patients who have had past difficulty using positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
This exacting surgery involves harvesting skin from one part of your body and reconnecting it to a wound or place where tissues have been damaged, often used in oral and head cancer reconstruction.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
Nerve grafts can help alleviate pain or restore function.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
Surgery to help you breathe more easily and freely at night, minimizing risk of other conditions.
Offered at:
- Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center
We can provide surgery to treat even late-stage oral and throat cancers, plus reconstruction needs.
Offered at:
- Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center
We perform surgery on your jaw to correct a wide variety of conditions, from TMJ to sleep apnea to misalignment and trauma.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
Reconstruction after cancer, trauma, or other conditions to relieve pain and restore as much function as possible.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
We perform the delicate surgery needed to repair a salivary gland due to a wide array of conditions, including Sjogren’s Syndrome, blockages, and benign and cancerous tumors, taking great care not to disturb the facial nerve near the gland.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
- Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center
When the pain from your TMJ is not responding to non-surgical treatment, we have surgical options available that may alleviate your symptoms.
Offered at:
- North – Robbinsdale Hospital
- Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center