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 91 reviews
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a year ago
Everyone was very nice! Treatment went fast and excellent!
Suzanne Del Sarto
a year ago
Very good resolution to a tooth extraction. I had an ulcer in my cheek from a wisdom tooth that grew sideways they promptly scheduled me and the tooth wS was out before I knew it. I followed all their instructions and had a very uncomplicated recovery. Highly recommend this team.
Vanessa Blanco
a year ago
Awesome experience everyone was great!!
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.
Craig Kreafle
a year ago
Lets be honest I dont know of anyone who likes the dentist and especially a oral surgeon but let me say Northern Nevada made my experience very easy. The whole staff was very friendly knowledgeable and accommodating. There number one objective was my comfort both physically and emotionally. I would highly recommend them. They did a fabulous job helping me.
Nando Maldonado
a year ago
I felt comfortable going into the Procedure knowing that the doctor was very knowledgeable and he explained everything I needed to know beforehand.
Erika Clark
a year ago
Great expertise, care and amazing team. I felt taken care of and surgery was top notch with no complications or infections. Loved working with Dr. Galea and team.
ShadyCOOL KANE
a year ago
Great patient care and thank you
Gennifer Lawrence
2 years ago
Great Dr., fantastic service
James & Heather Blackford
2 years ago
We love this place, great place if you have a nervous teenager. The staff is very nice and Dr. Curtis is great with teenagers!!
Morgan Kolvet
2 years 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 and 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 someone dropped the ball).... 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, and I said no mail is fine and she was extremely rude and told me she is doing me a favor and being kind by mailing it and "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 and 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" and 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 and someone else who was not part of the procedure at all was on there. Sooo, 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 and wrong address -- hmm what could have gone wrong?) Jessica was unbelievably rude and 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 you have now cost the office any referral from me (I had already sent a dozen since February) those will be the last and instead I will share my experience and 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 would highly recommend avoiding 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, and it was met with an employee who did not do her job properly and instead attacked me. It's July 21 and 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).
Carla Bennett
2 years ago
Dentists are my phobia! At Northern Nevada Oral Surgery Center, my experience was, dare I say, pleasant. The staff was very sweet and personable. I'd recommend them to everyone!
michael armao
2 years ago
Doctor's were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Jonell Williams
2 years ago
Took my teenage daughter here to get 2 baby teeth pulled. Dr. Curtis was awesome and everyone in the office is very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this office!
James Nam
2 years ago
Dr Curtis is very easy to talk to about the procedure he is going to work on. He made me feel very comfortable and explained everything very well. I would highly recommend this office.
Eileen Moots
2 years ago
Everyone was kind and patient with me. Office was super clean with a calming environment.
Charlene Livesey
2 years ago
The staff and Dr. Galea were extremely welcoming and informative of the procedure I was undergoing (wisdom teeth extraction). At every instance they made sure I was comfortable and relayed all information of pre-op and post-op to both me and my partner. I felt very well taken care of.
Heather Garbarini
2 years ago
The doctor and staff were wonderful with my 10 year old son. My son usually has a bit of anxiety at the dentist, but they made us feel very comfortable and took great care of him. Highly recommend!
Chad Giordani
2 years ago
Dr. Curtis and his staff did a great job and I didn't feel a thing!
Tonya Martinez
2 years ago
Very polite and I am happy with the results very nice work
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