Dr. Lopez is a native Texan, born in Laredo and raised in Houston. His passion for medicine began as a teenager while studying at the High School for the Health Professions in Houston. He attended the University of Houston Main Campus, graduating Cum Laude with a bachelors degree in Pharmacy in 1986. He was a member of the prestigious Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society. Dr. Lopez worked as a pharmacist for Walgreens at different locations in Houston. Although the pharmaceutical profession was one of many challenges and much satisfaction, his passion for direct patient care was yet to be achieved. He was accepted to dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1991. Dr Lopez graduated with a doctorate in Dental Surgery in 1995. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was a member of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
During his years as a dental student, he volunteered in many city clinics and traveled to Guatemala, as a missionary. In Guatemala, he was involved with providing poor mountainous communities with needed dental work. This experience marked the beginning of his passion for both surgery and the need to help people.
In 1995, he was accepted to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to continue his oral surgical training. Dr. Lopez graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1999 and finished his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical residency in 2001.
In 2001 Dr. Lopez and his family relocated to his hometown of Houston. He and his wife of 26 years are raising three beautiful children. He established his private practice in 2003 in the Galleria area and continues his dedication to helping people. He is a member of theAmerican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), theTexas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (TSOMS), theAmerican Dental Association (ADA), theGreater Houston Dental Society (GHDS)and theHispanic Dental Association (HDA).
Our caring team works alongside our oral surgeon to provide you with excellent dental care in a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Each member of our team works hard to ensure that you receive the highest standard of care possible. We do this by showing compassion towards our patients, and by using our individual and combined knowledge to recommend treatments and effectively perform procedures. Each member of our team is CPR-certified and prepared in anesthesia and medical emergency care. Our clinical team is highly trained in anesthesia equipment, monitoring drugs, and surgical techniques. We are all allies members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), and we frequently participate in continuing education to provide an up-to-date standard of care for our patients. Our entire team is also bilingual, which allows us to better serve patients from various backgrounds.
At our practice, we love what we do! We love meeting new patients and catering to the diverse needs of each individual. Not only do we have a strong relationship with each other and Dr. Jose Lopez, but we also have strong relationships with our referring doctors; they know that we are a practice and a team that can be trusted. Our main goal is to help you enjoy the confidence of a healthy, fully-functional smile and the renewed quality of life that accompanies it.
Marbella Pastrana Surgical Dental Assistant, Sterilization Tech I have been working with Dr. Lopez for 16 years! Being a surgical assistant, I have learned so much and enjoy every moment here. When I am not at work, I love to cook and spend time with my kids.
Valerie Deleon Surgical Dental Assistant Hello everyone, my name is Valeria Deleon. I have been in the dental field for 12 years now. I graduated as an RDA in 2009 from TSB and quickly went into the oral surgery, and I absolutely love it. I enjoy helping our patients take care of their oral surgery needs. On my time off, I enjoy spending time with my hubby, our four kids and our dog, Rocky. We love to do various activities but mostly watching sports and family time.
Jennifer Beltran Clinical Manager Hello! My name is Jennifer Beltran, and I am the clinical manager at JF Lopez DDS, MD, RPh, PA.As the clinical manager, I make sure that everything on the clinical side is in place and ready for surgeries so your visit at our office runs smoothly and effectively. I am a DAANCE-certified surgical dental assistant and have worked for Dr. Lopez since 2012. Dr. Lopez is an amazing doctor to not only his patients but his staff as well. He loves to teach and has helped me grow in my career.I am currently working on getting my bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at University of Houston-Victoria. I also serve at my church. I enjoy spending time with my family and my two dogs, Thor and Astro. I love to eat (who doesnt, right?) and watch movies while enjoying a nice frozen Jack and Coke. Im excited for you to come to our office and experience what its like to be treated and cared for as if you are a part of our family! I promise you, your friends and family wont believe you when you tell them you came out smiling from your oral surgeons office!
Miriam Canchola Administrative Supervisor, Insurance & Treatment Coordinator I enjoy being able to help patients understand and optimize their insurance benefits and answer any questions they may have. I help them eliminate any obstacle they may face with getting started towards their surgical care. I love working with Dr. Lopez because I know the patients are getting the best surgical care with him; he is so passionate about his surgery that putting patients at ease and comfort is so natural to him.In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and getting away as much as we can. We enjoy traveling and enjoy all of Houstons amazing eateries. I have been in the dental field for 13 years. I enjoy being the patients advocate. I believe you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with, and here in our office, we have the BEST team you can ever dream of.
At the office of JF Lopez DDS, MD, RPh, PA, our goal is to provide the highest quality of compassionate oral and maxillofacial surgery to individuals entrusting us with their dental health care. We are proud to offer expert dental care with a personal touch in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Our experienced doctor and team will work closely with your referring dentist to optimize your surgical procedure and maximize the benefits of your treatment. Our practice utilizes the latest proven techniques, medications, and therapies for the treatment of our patients. Our procedures are performed in a clean and comfortable environment. Each patient we meet can expect to be treated with the utmost professional manner and can be assured that we will strive to make their surgical experience as pleasant as possible. We are dedicated to making each visit to our office a great experience.