Dr. Rajaram Gopalakrishnan is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in Minneapolis. He specializes in diagnosing oral diseases, performing biopsies, and detecting oral cancer early—which can make a big difference in treatment. Dr. Gopalakrishnan earned his PhD in Pathology from Ohio State University and completed advanced training in oral pathology and tissue science. As President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists, he is a leader in his field and also teaches dental students. He is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions

Education & Training

PhD in Pathology, The Ohio State University, 1999
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), University of Madras, 1991
Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 1995
Post-doctoral Fellowship in Organogenesis, University of Michigan

Board Certifications

Board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 08/31/2006

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Areas of Focus

Oral and Maxillofacial PathologySurgical oral pathology (biopsy)Oral premalignant and malignant lesionsEarly diagnosis of oral cancerOral epithelial dysplasiaSquamous cell carcinomaOral cancer in Fanconi anemia patientsCancer stem cell biology

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (President)

Beyond the Office

Member of Oral Biology Graduate Program, School of Dentistry

Director of Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

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