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Dr. Peter Balacky, DDS
Dentist | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
12121 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1111 LOS ANGELES CA, 90025About
Dr. Peter Balacky is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Balacky specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Balacky 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. Balacky 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.
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Stony Brook University Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology 0
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine DDS 0
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Larchmont Village Oral Surgery
321 N Larchmont Blvd Ste 617 -Los Angeles, CA 90004Get Direction
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Peter Balacky, who serves patients in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Peter Balacky, a highly skilled and compassionate dental professional, is a native of New York with a rich background in dentistry. His expertise encompasses the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He places a strong emphasis on dentoalveolar and implant surgery, with a particular focus on Full Arch Implant Rehabilitation.
With a broad educational background, the doctor’s academic foundation was laid at Stony Brook University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, demonstrating his early passion for the field of healthcare. Subsequently, he pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, cementing his commitment to the dental profession.
Driven by a burgeoning interest in surgical dentistry, Dr. Balacky embarked on a journey of further specialization. He completed a one-year residency in General Practice Dentistry at NYU Langone, during which he honed his surgical skills. His passion for surgery then led him to undertake a rigorous four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Northwell Health- LIJ.
Among his other roles, he rotated at various prestigious hospitals, including Stony Brook University Hospital, Northport VA Medical Center, Northshore University Hospital, and Nassau County Medical Center. These rotations exposed him to a broad spectrum of medical disciplines, including Plastic Surgery, ENT, General Surgery, Medicine, and Anesthesiology.
Having relocated to California with his wife, Dr. Balacky took over the practice of Dr. Kevin Lew, where he continues to uphold the tradition of treating every patient as if they were a beloved family member.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
On a more personal note, Dr. Balacky enjoys the simple pleasures of life, including trips to the beach, traveling to new destinations, and cherishing moments with his wife and family.
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