At Northern Nevada Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the health and safety of our patients comes first. Christopher Galea, DDS, MD, FACS and William Curtis, DMD, MD, are accomplished surgeons and physicians who foster an environment of compassion and surgical excellence.
We are dedicated to improving the oral health and lives of our patients through oral surgery while making every visit to our office as comfortable as possible. Every member of our team consistently strives to provide exceptional patient experiences through compassion, skill, and honesty.
Dr. Christopher Galea and Dr. William Curtis hold both a dental and a medical degree and are board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). Dr. Christopher Galea is the only fellowship-trained Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgeon in the region and cares for his patients from both a dental and medical perspective. Dr. Galea completed his residency at the renowned University of Louisville Hospital, a major regional Level I trauma center.
Christopher Galea, DDS, MD, FACS, received extensive training in maxillofacial trauma at the renowned University of Louisville Hospital, a major regional Level I trauma center. He is staffed at Renown trauma center.
The staff at Northern Nevada Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery consists of highly trained individuals who are dedicated to making your visit to our office as comfortable as possible. From our knowledgeable administrative staff to our compassionate clinical team of assistants, we are constantly striving to provide you with an exceptional experience. Every member of our team is CPR certified to ensure your safety.
Northern Nevada Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has two offices conveniently located in Reno and Sparks, Nevada. Our Reno office is on the south side of town right next to Virginia Lake, and you can find our Sparks office less than 10 miles northeast of downtown Reno. When you and your family are in need of oral surgery care or are looking to improve your confidence in your smile, visit the region's only fellowship-trained Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgeon, Dr. Christopher Galea.
With a passion for helping others, Dr. Christopher Galea is a highly skilled surgeon and physician who has accomplished great things both professionally and academically. He is the only fellowship-trained Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgeon in the region and is passionate about helping children and infants achieve a healthy smile through cleft lip and palate repair. He became so invested in treating these cases that he participated in a residency program specifically for cleft lip and cleft palate treatment.
Dr. Galea is staffed at Renown Trauma Center in Reno, where he treats emergency cases. He is developing a team that focuses on cleft lip and palate repair to better help the infants and children who are born with this birth defect. To give back to his community in every way possible, Dr. Galea serves on the board of the North Nevada Health Program, a non-profit organization that provides care to at-risk children, older patients, and veterans.
Dr. Galea graduated from the University of Arizona with dual degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Physiological Sciences. He attended dental school at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He obtained his medical degree and completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Louisville. As a Level 1 trauma center, the University of Louisville provided Dr. Galea with in-depth training in maxillofacial trauma and orthognathic surgery for dentofacial deformities.
Dr. Galea discovered his passion for treating children with cleft lips and palates during his surgical residency, and he traveled around the world to treat children born with this condition. Inspired to become an expert in craniofacial surgery, Dr. Galea moved to Louisiana and underwent a 2-year fellowship in Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery at Louisiana State UniversityShreveport.
He became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and was one of 2,350 Initiates from around the world to attend the Colleges virtual Clinical Congress in 2021. The College is an organization dedicated to raising the standards of surgical practice and improving patient care, and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. In order to become a Fellow, Dr. Galea had to meet stringent education and training requirements and further demonstrate ethical fitness and proficiency in his profession. By meeting these requirements, he has earned the distinguished right to use the designation of FACS after his name.
Dr. Galea is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS). Dr. Galea also holds the distinction of being the regions only fellowship-trained Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgeon.
A natural problem-solver, Bill Curtis likes to find solutions and overcome obstacles in order to meet a patients individual needs, from implant cases to complex facial reconstruction. As a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist, Bill Curtis provides complex care for patients with oral and other head and neck cancers. His training in microvascular reconstruction allows him to offer patients cutting-edge facial reconstructive surgery. Bill stays up to date with the latest technology and continually searches for ways to improve as a surgeon.
Bill considers himself lucky to call Reno home, having grown up here and graduated from Reno High School. After spending many years in different parts of the country, Bill and his family are beyond excited and thankful to return to the west and the mountains! Dr. Curtis and Dr. Galea met many years ago on a cleft lip and palate surgical trip to Guatemala. They share a passion for reconstructive surgery.
Bill Curtis earned his DMD from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine in 2006 and earned his MD from the University of Texas at Houston Medical School in 2010. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry in 2012. To further his training, he completed a fellowship in cleft and pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery at Charleston Area Medical Center in 2013 followed by a fellowship in maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan in 2014.
He taught surgical residents as an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky for several years, as the first head and neck cancer surgeon within the UK school of dentistry. He was then recruited to start a head and neck cancer reconstructive program at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC, while also working as a full-time facial trauma and reconstructive surgeon. Bill feels fortunate to bring his experience and knowledge back to his hometown.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 398 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestTerrie Murguia
a year ago
Very satisfied. From making the appointment to completion of my procedure. Staff and doctor kind, professional, knowledgeable and polite. I would most certainly use their services again if ever needed.
gloria juarez
a year ago
Wonderful. I was in a lot of pain and was helped right away.
Melodie Gander
a year ago
I received excellent care by Dr. William Curtis and his capable staff. I was very grateful to be seen as quickly as possible, and was most impressed with Dr. Curtis's professionalism and friendly demeanor. The facility is nice and clean, too, which put my mind at ease. I highly recommend Dr. Curtis for your oral surgery needs!
Valerie Richards
a year ago
I had to have a tooth extraction. I called for an appointment on a Monday & got an appointment on Tuesday, the next day! All staff were kind, caring, & professional! Dr. Galea was very good & nice too. I would definitely recommend this office for all oral surgery!
Gina Ryan
a year ago
The staff and Dr. Galea were all very professional and caring. During my procedure, they continually assured that I was comfortable and doing ok. They followed up with me the next day for any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend their office for any oral procedures.
Pamela Mitchell
a year ago
Great I fell so much better,Dr has a great personality and makes you fell comfortable.
Diane DeLamarter
a year ago
I was added in for an emergency appoint on the same day I saw my dentist. The staff was wonderful and so was the Doctor. I highly recommend this office!
Sandra Lachini
a year ago
Office staff was great and super nice. I saw the doctor for 1 minute then I was completely out because I was having a tooth pulled. Great experience!!
Courtney Stark
a year ago
Had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted below the gum, it went very well and if I had more wisdom teeth that needed to be taken, I would have these guys do it again!
Nathan Smith
a year ago
This office is exceptional
Todd Bonnet
a year ago
I had 2 wisdom teeth removed, and everything went well. Staff was helpful & friendly. Doctor Curtis did a great job, and his friendly demeanor was calming. I would definitely recommend Doctor Curtis and No. NV. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery!
Cisco Medina
a year ago
Love the hospitality from beginning to the end. They took care of me and they followed up to make sure how I was doing. Great experience.
Morgan Kolvet
a year ago
My review will be sadly lowered due to the over all experience that has been ongoing for the past 5.5 months. My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed in the beginning of February. We had 2 insurances covering the surgery & they still had me place a deposit that would "be returned in the next 60 days pending insurance". In the beginning of May both insurance companies notified me they paid, I called this office 2 weeks after insurance notification and was told by a billing gal they hadn't received insurance payments. June 28th, I called and got an "oh my goodness yes we will send the check out today" (in other words ball was dropped).... The gal mumbled something about the check being more than it should but that they don't want to deal with contacting insurance companies so "you'll have to figure that out". (Haven't seen the check yet so I'm not sure however I'll be contacting the insurance company to make sure this office isn't committing insurance fraud too). I provided Jessica with my updated mailing address on June 28th. Today, July 21st - still no check received, so I call once again. Speaking with Jessica again, she stated the check had been issued and she'll have to put a stop payment on the check and issues a new one, I simply said ok. I asked her where the check was mailed and she informed me my old address, I expressed that I gave my new address and that could be the issue. She became extremely disrespectful towards me. Again I calmly stated I gave her my new address AND that there is a forwarding with my old address so regardless I should have gotten it anyway in the last 4 weeks. I provided my address again. She asked if I wanted to pick it up, & I said no mail is fine and she was extremely rude & told me she is doing me a favor and being kind by mailing it & "not" charging me the $35 stop fee payment. Excuse me Jessica? YOU (since you told me you're the one who issues checks) issued it WRONG & no I won't be charged for your fee. She told me if I don't receive it I'll have to pick it up in person and be charged the stop check fee.... No, I won't... I'll file more than just a review with google at that point if need be. I receive my mail just fine at my correct address and receive forwarded mail just fine too... I asked her to read the address back to me, rudely she did so. She then went the "extra mile" & told me who the check is being made out to LOL - it was being made out to the wrong name. When I remind her of my name she tried to tell me my name isn't on the information & someone else who was not part of the procedure at all was on there. So, the first check was mailed out to who then? Lol. I told her to check intake papers it's on their correctly - after a long pause she confirmed my name - we shall see. (Jessica cut the first check to the wrong name & wrong address -- hmm what could have gone wrong?) Jessica was unbelievably rude & someone like her sadly is the cause of lost patients for medical/dental offices. I'll provide another review if this situation gets worse, as well as get the owners input on the situation at that point. Jessica has now cost the office a referral from me (I had already sent a 12 since Feb) they are the last & instead I will share my experience & advise against this office. In my own profession, I had potential to refer hundreds over the years. The medical procedure itself was smooth, the doctor was kind. Yet, the same level of medical service will be done by any of the other good doctors in the area. Due to how the staff feels they can treat you, I can't recommend this place. Which is unfortunate because it didn't have to be this way. I was respectful on the phone though I had every reason to be frustrated, & it was met with an employee who did not do her job properly and instead attacked me. It's July 21 & supposedly the check will be sent to the correct address, with my actual name on it lol. We shall see, but not holding my breath. (Jessica was at the Reno location). UPDATE: Dr & Office manager reached out to apologize, that part showed they cared. Check was received.
Corri Callahan
a year ago
They were very fast at getting my son in and efficient. Dr Galea came out to my car and spoke with me after my son's wisdom teeth procedure. They were truly amazing!! I would highly recommend!!
George McNeil
a year ago
Great place to go with people that really know their stuff and have a great bedside manner.
Jackie Smith
a year ago
We had an excellent experience here! The staff was super helpful, caring, and quick in getting our daughter in for her wisdom teeth removal. The procedure was fast and her recovery was easy. We will definitely be back if we ever need an oral surgeon again.
Zesire Jaames
a year ago
Great procedure, Great after care instructions. Already back and ready to go. Shout out to the Dr. for real.
Pamela Gallup
a year ago
Staff very nice. Got me in right away but after the surgery was having problems and pain called many times they took a message but no one called me back. Their professional at taking your money but not caring for the patient. I think giving 3 stars is being nice.
Carlo Schmitt
a year ago
From the receptionist to doctor and staff, professional, kind and they explain in detail.
Vanessa Badilla
a year ago
Staff was very friendly and personable. I felt comfortable and knew I was in good hands!
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