About
Stavan Patel, M.D., DDS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Longview, TX.
Dr. Patel specializes in facial reconstructive surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, the management of facial cleft and developmental craniofacial differences, orthognathic surgery, sleep apnea surgery, and TMJ surgery. Through his extensive knowledge and surgical expertise, he can treat adult and pediatric patients with health issues related to the face, mouth, and jaw.
The full scope of care includes:
Adult - Management and treatment of:
- Benign and malignant skin lesions
- Dental, jaw, face, and neck infections and osteomyelitis
- Face, jaw, and oral pathology
- Head and neck cancer
- Nasal and paranasal sinus surgery
- Neck masses, thyroid, and parathyroid pathology
- Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring
- Parotid and salivary gland pathology
- TMJ derangement and dysfunction
- Tracheostomy and management of complex airway
Adult – Reconstructive Facial, Head and Neck Surgery:
- Cleft lip and palate
- Cranial deformity reconstruction
- CranioMaxilloFacial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Dentoalveolar reconstruction and orthognathic surgery
- Face and jaw deformity reconstruction
- Facial trauma management
- Free flap reconstruction of head and neck
Pediatric – Management and treatment of:
- Cleft lip and palate
- Facial deformity and malocclusion
- Juvenile TMJ arthritis
- Management of developmental facial and cranial deformity
- Nasal and ear deformities
- Pediatric craniofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Pediatric facial trauma
- Pediatric head and neck benign and malignant pathology
- Pediatric head and neck infections
- Pediatric oral pathology
- Pediatric salivary gland pathology and drooling
- Pediatric sleep apnea and airway
- Plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis and orbito-cranial deformities
- Vascular malformations
Dr. Patel’s clinical practice approach is to provide evidence-based, high-quality, individualized care tailored to each patient. For complex issues affecting the face, head, and neck region, he provides personalized care in conjunction with a team of multidisciplinary providers. Dr. Patel is passionate about his work and is particularly interested in local, regional, and global humanitarian outreach.
In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys gardening, woodworking, and travel.
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Education & Certifications
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Education
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA - Doctor of Medicine Columbia University, New York, NY - Doctor of Dental Surgery
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Residency
Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA - Residency, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Fellowships
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Fellowship, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA - Fellowship, Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA - Fellowship, Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
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Board Certifications
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Professional Memberships
Louisiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Nevada Cancer Coalition International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal (Editor) American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Louisiana State Dental Association
