Dr. Somsak Sittitavornwong, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1407808868
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Phone
(205) 934-4011Practice Details
Languages
English
About This Provider
Dr. Somsak Sittitavornwong, known affectionately as "Dr. Sitti" by his patients, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 20 years of experience serving the Birmingham area. He specializes in complex surgical procedures including facial reconstruction, sleep apnea treatment, jaw alignment surgery, and TMJ disorders. Board-certified since 2007, Dr. Sitti is also a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he leads research projects focused on improving facial repair techniques and sleep apnea treatments. He brings a friendly, welcoming approach to patient care and is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Hospital Residency, 2004
- UAB Graduate School, MS, 2003
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry, DMD, 2010
- Mahidol University, DDS, 1992
Board Certifications
- ABOMS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2007
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/16/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS)
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) North America
Beyond the Office
Professor at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Principal investigator on clinical research evaluating facial repairs and reconstruction
Research collaborations with dental, medical, and engineering colleagues on obstructive sleep apnea treatment
Known informally as 'Dr. Sitti' by patients and staff
Greets patients with a friendly personality and smile
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