Dr. Rachel Appelblatt is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 17 years of experience serving patients in South Lake Tahoe. She holds both a medical degree (M.D.) and a dental degree (D.D.S.) from New York University, earned through a specialized 6-year dual-degree program, which gives her advanced training in complex surgical cases. Dr. Appelblatt focuses on dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, pediatric anesthesia, and facial cosmetics, using the latest minimally invasive techniques to help patients heal faster. A lifelong outdoors enthusiast who previously worked as a biologist for the Forest Service, she is passionate about giving back to the community through support of local charities and regional land conservation. She is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you with your oral surgical needs.

Specialties

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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face

Education & Training

New York University Grossman School Of MedicineMedical School
MD, New York University (6-year dual-degree residency program)
University Of Michigan / Ann ArborUndergraduate School
New York University Medical Center/bellevue HospitalResidency Hospital
BS in Biology, University of Michigan
DDS, University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (2009)

Credential: D.D.S., M.D.

NPI registered: 04/28/2009

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Areas of Focus

dentoalveolar surgerydental implantsoutpatient pediatric anesthesiafacial cosmetics

Technology & Equipment

latest advancements in oral surgery technology
advanced and minimally invasive treatments

Beyond the Office

Donation to Dentistry from the Heart

Donation to California Care Force

Donation to Tahoe Donner Land Trust

Donation to Truckee Trails Foundation

Donation to The Wilderness Society

Experience with highly anxious and medically complex patients at Bellevue Hospital

Grew up in Sacramento Valley

Passionate about hiking, backpacking, and trail running

Worked as a biologist with the Forest Service monitoring amphibians and reptiles in Lake Tahoe basin

Met her husband Darren on long backpacking trips through Desolation Wilderness

Got married at Lake Tahoe

Lives in South Lake Tahoe with husband Darren, son Ryder, daughter Madelynne, and dog Baxter

Enjoys outdoor opportunities available in Lake Tahoe area

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