Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Nicholas Mechas, D.M.D.

Leader, Cleft Team; Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Digestive Health

Urbana, IL

Nicholas Mechas, DMD, FACS, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial surgery, and related pediatric conditions. He serves primarily pediatric patient populations, including children with facial differences, jaw deformities, and congenital malformations requiring orthognathic surgery. As full-time faculty with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) program at Carle Hospital in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and leader of the Cleft Team, Dr. Me

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Credentials

Education & Training

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY — D.M.D. (2016)

Years in Practice

10+ years

Peer Recognition

ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Cleft & Craniofacial

Conditions & Treatments

Cleft Lip & PalateJaw Deformity CorrectionCraniofacial Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Carle Foundation Hospital
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
OU Children's Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Mechas treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Mechas accept Aetna insurance?

Nicholas Mechas's public profile lists Aetna, Ameritas, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 19 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Mechas practice?

Nicholas Mechas practices in Urbana, IL with hospital affiliations including Carle Foundation Hospital, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, and OU Children's Hospital.

What does Dr. Mechas specialize in?

Nicholas Mechas is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in Cleft & Craniofacial.

How long has Dr. Mechas been practicing?

Nicholas Mechas has 10+ years of clinical experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

What is Dr. Mechas's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY — D.M.D. (2016).