
Dr. Michael A. Guthrie, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyNPI: 1063504819
Contact Information
Phone
+18723025322Practice Details
Languages
English, Spanish
About This Provider
Dr. Michael Guthrie is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialist with 28 years of clinical experience and the founder of Genesis Oral Surgery and Implant Center in Chicago, IL. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stanford University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Dr. Guthrie completed a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Medical Center in Washington, D.C., followed by a surgical residency at Howard University Medical Center, where he was recognized as Chief Resident and received the Thomas J. Pinson Award for Surgical Excellence and Outstanding Academic Achievement. He is certified and licensed by the State of Illinois as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist and holds Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. A past president of the Chicago Dental Society, Kenwood Hyde Park Branch, and a founding member of the Legacy Foundation committed to global health, Dr. Guthrie brings institutional leadership and community-level commitment alongside his clinical work. His full-scope surgical practice covers wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, TMJ disorders, facial trauma, and in-office IV sedation — with a practice philosophy built on trust, lasting patient relationships, and access to the latest surgical technology.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery - Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Howard University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
- General Practice Residency at Veterans Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
- Stanford University Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
Board Certifications
- State of Illinois Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 09/29/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Dental Anesthesiology
- Chicago Dental Society, Kenwood Hyde Park Branch
- Local, state and national societies of dentistry and oral & maxillofacial surgery
Awards & Recognition
- Thomas J. Pinson Award for Surgical Excellence
- Outstanding Academic Achievement as Chief Resident
Beyond the Office
Past President of the Chicago Dental Society, Kenwood Hyde Park Branch
Philanthropic involvement with Make a Wish Foundation
Founding member of the Legacy Foundation (committed to global world health)
Hospital staff and affiliations with DC General Hospital and Veterans Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Enjoys sports, fitness, travel, music, and the arts
Practices intermittent fasting to achieve his health goals
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