Leo L. Nassimbene
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
4420 Valli Vista Colorado Springs Colorado, 80915About
Leo L. Nassimbene, DDS, MSD, FACD, FICD, retired from Penrose-St. Francis Hospital & Health Services in 2011, after a 60 year career as a maxillofacial and oral surgeon. A highly active physician, Dr. Nassimbene was the President to many prestigious associations including the Colorado Dental Association and is currently on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Board certified in his field, Dr. Nassimbene also was an attending physician to the St. Thomas Memorial Hospital and authored a book on the history of oral surgeons in the state of Colorado. Earlier in his career, he served on medical mission trips and helped open a free medical clinic. Currently, Dr. Nassimbene is involved with his community; continuing his participation in community service.
Education and Training
University of Missouri
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Spoke Locally as the Past President of the Colorado Dental Association -
Awards
- On the Cabinet of the Peak Vista Community Health Center
- OKNU
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
Professional Society Memberships
- Colorado Dental Association (Past President), American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Board of Directors, Acted as Secretary and Treasurer), American Dental Association (Delegate), American College of Dentists, International College of Dentist, Colorado Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Past President), Rocky Mountain Society of Oral Surgeons , El Paso County American C
Articles and Publications
- Wrote a book on the History of Oral Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery in Colorado
- Vital Tooth Transplants
What do you attribute your success to?
- Putting Patient Care First and a Strong Positive Patient Repoire
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Served with and helped set up a Free Medical Clinic in Colorado, 8-10 years ago. Served in the Korean War from 1953-1955. Set up a permanent free medical clinic in Haiti. Consultant for the United States Air force Academy, Consultant to the Colorado Department of Corrections, Consultant the Federal Maxim Security Prison, Consultant
Hobbies / Sports
- Community Service, Ski Patrol, Church Involvement, Sailing, Traveling, Hiking, Biking
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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