We appreciate your confidence in selecting our office for your oral surgery needs. Our doctors have over 50 years of combined experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and abnormalities of the teeth, jaws, and related structures. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible care with the highest level of surgical expertise available. Our doctors work closely with your referring dentist, medical doctor, and other related health professionals to ensure appropriate and comprehensive treatment for each and every patient. Your health and comfort are of fundamental concern to our entire staff. Please feel free to discuss your treatment, medications, or problems with us. We encourage questions or comments and welcome suggestions on how we may better serve you. Our Dana Point office location is: 32241 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 220, Dana Point, CA 92629. Telephone: (949) 240-2280, Fax (949) 240-2619. Our Lake Forest office location is 24400 Muirlands Blvd. Suite C, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Telephone: (949) 859-3822. Fax (949) 859-3824. Please call to schedule an appointment. |
 Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dentists who have furthered their education with 3-4 years of additional residency training in surgery, medicine, and anesthesia. This intensive program is based in a major medical center and involves all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth, mouth, and jaws.
On your first visit to our office, you will fill out a personal and medical information form. This information is confidential and will only be provided to others with your permission. The information requested will help us in your care. Your past medical history may play an important role in the treatment we prescribe and the manner in which it is rendered. A full report of our findings and treatment will be sent to your referring doctor. Feel free to ask us anything regarding your treatment or diagnosis. We will provide you with this information as completely and clearly as possible. You may preregister with our office by filling out our secure online Patient Registration Form. After you have completed the form, please make sure to press the Submit button at the bottom to automatically send us your information. On your first visit to our office, we will have your completed form available for your signature. The security and privacy of your personal data is one of our primary concerns and we have taken every precaution to protect it. Technical Note:PC UsersOur online form uses Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 or greater plug-in to conveniently submit the form from home or work. Please download the free plug-in from Adobe's web site if it is not already installed on your system. It is important that you have at least version 9 of the plug-in to successfully use our online form. Mac UsersYou must open and submit the form in a Safari Browser with the latest version of adobe reader. It is also important to have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer in order to submit your form to our office correctly, please download the free plug-in from Adobe's web site.
Office hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays. At least one office is open every day of the week. We know that our patients' time is valuable. In order to better evaluate your needs, we recommend an initial consultation appointment. At this time the doctors can review your medical history and the proposed treatment. You will have a chance to ask questions and better prepare yourself for the surgery appointment. In some circumstances, the consultation and surgery may be performed at the same appointment. If you have an urgent problem, we'll accommodate you as soon as possible - usually the same day. Our doctors are often called upon to render emergency treatment, which may produce a delay in the appointment schedule. Be assured that if you need emergency treatment, you too will be seen as quickly as possible. If you find it impossible to keep an appointment, please notify us as soon as possible. After hours, one of our doctors is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need to speak to the doctor after office hours, our telephone system is equipped with voicemail that can reach the doctor on call within minutes. On the rare occasion that both doctors are out of town, you will be given the number of another oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the area who has agreed to cover this office for emergencies.
Our practice can only serve our patients well if its financial policy is clearly stated. Our fees are based on the type and extent of treatment you require. We prefer that you pay for our office services at the time the services are rendered. Delay in payment increases clerical and administrative costs, forcing us to reflect these increases in our fees. Insurance companies do not set our fees, but they do establish a list of fees that they refer to as "usual and customary". The insurance company will reimburse you a percentage of those fees. Our fee is your responsibility regardless of how much your insurance covers. Before surgery, it is a good idea to read your policy or check with your insurance company representative concerning your coverage. Our financial coordinators are always available to help you take maximum advantage of your insurance. In appropriate cases, our office will be glad to submit a pretreatment estimate to better delineate the actual dollar amount your insurance company will provide. This usually takes 4-6 weeks to complete. If you need to make other financial arrangements, please feel free to talk with one of our financial coordinators prior to treatment. Please bring your insurance forms with you to your first visit.
Our doctors are on the medical staffs of Mission Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center, and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Should your treatment require hospitalization, we will arrange for your stay in the hospital best suited for your needs.
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