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Dr. Eric Geist DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Eric Geist DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4/5(8)
2003 Forsythe Ave Monroe LA, 71201
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4/5

About

Dr. Eric Geist is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Monroe, LA. Dr. Geist specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Geist is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Geist are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.

Education and Training

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans DDS 1979

Board Certification

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS- 1985

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • Alumnus of the Year 2011 LSU School of Dentistry 
  • Distiguished Service Award 2012 Louisiana Dental Association 

Treatments

  • Advanced Surgical placement of Dental Implants
  • Advanced care in the removal of difficult teeth and Wisdom teeth
  • Jaw Reconstruction Surgery
  • Surgical and Non-Surgical treatment of TMJ Disorders
  • Advanced treatment of disorders and lesions of the mouth and jaws
  • Facial Trauma Care
  • Laser Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Past President American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  2014 
  • Past President American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  2007 
  • Past President Southeastern Association of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgeons  2016 
  • Past President Louisiana Society of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgeons  2001 

Experience & Accolades

  • Partner1994Oral Surgery Asociates of Northeast Louisiana

Dr. Eric Geist DDS's Practice location

Practice At 2003 Forsythe Ave

2003 Forsythe Ave -
Monroe, LA 71201
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New patients: 318-388-2621
Fax: 318-388-2835
http://oralsurgeryassociates.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Geist


4.0

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Dr. Eric Geist DDS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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