Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Nikhil Desai, DMD, MD

Chief of Maxillofacial Surgery

Santa Clara, CA

Dr. Nikhil Desai, DMD, MD, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgery, as well as maxillofacial trauma, practicing at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California. He treats a range of complex conditions including facial trauma, obstructive sleep apnea via surgical intervention, alveolar clefts, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, maxillofacial pathology, and performs orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons)

Education & Training

Dental School: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (DMD, Dentistry, 2002)
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (MD, 2005)
Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Surgery, 2006)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2008)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dentoalveolar Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Facial Trauma and Fracture ManagementCleft Lip & PalateTMJ DisordersJaw Deformity CorrectionSleep Apnea

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Desai treats

Insurance accepted

Kaiser Permanente

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Desai accept Kaiser Permanente insurance?

Nikhil Desai's public profile lists Kaiser Permanente as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Desai practice?

Nikhil Desai practices in Santa Clara, CA with hospital affiliations including Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.

What does Dr. Desai specialize in?

Nikhil Desai is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in Dentoalveolar Surgery.

What is Dr. Desai's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Dental School: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (DMD, Dentistry, 2002); Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (MD, 2005); Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Surgery, 2006).