Dr. Mel Collazo, DDS, MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1861552937
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About This Provider
Dr. Mel Collazo is an orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in Little Rock. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and specializes in orthodontics and facial orthopedics. Beyond his dental practice, Dr. Collazo is an accomplished athlete and teacher—he lectures to dental students around the world and was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and Arkansas Tennis Hall of Fame for his competitive achievements. He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to working with you.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Credential: DDS, MS
NPI registered: 12/11/2006
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Awards & Recognition
- Little Rock Athletics Hall of Fame (2026)
- Arkansas Tennis Hall of Fame (2023)
- Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (2025)
- Arkansas Tennis Family of the Year (2007)
Beyond the Office
Lectures nationally and internationally to future dental professionals
Competitive tennis player - played No. 1 singles and doubles at UALR
Set school record with 37 combined singles and doubles victories in first season (1974-75)
Surpassed record with 42 wins in 1975-76 season - still stands
Became world-ranked and nationally ranked tennis professional
Competed in U.S. Open Qualifying Draw
Earned eight U.S. National Championship titles
Holds U.S. National No. 1 ranking in his age group
Met his wife Sheri at UALR - married 42 years
Class president four years at dental school and throughout orthodontics specialty program
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