He serves asthe department chairman and associate professor of surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is an associate professor of pediatrics in the Department of Dentistry at St. Christophers Hospital for Children. Dr. Bianchi is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training program at the Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bianchi is the chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Christophers Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
His special clinical interests include craniofacial, cleft lip/cleft palate, and reconstructive surgery, as well as dental implants. Dr. Bianchi has been interviewed and featured on local, national, and international news programs for a surgery on a child, performed at St. Christophers Hospital for Children, utilizing a computer-generated 3D skull model to plan her craniofacial reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Thomas Nordone is a native of the Philadelphia area and a graduate of Villanova University (undergraduate), Temple University School of Dentistry(graduate), and the University of Pennsylvania (surgery).
Dr. Nordone has been involved in education since 1983. He has taughtoral and maxillofacial surgery residents at the University of Pennsylvania andTemple University Hospital, and currently teachesat Drexel University College of Medicine. He covers two level-one trauma centers at St. Christophers Hospital for Children and Hahnemann University Hospital.
Dr. Nordone has been involved with organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels. He served as the president of the Philadelphia County Dental Society in 2004. He currently serves as a trustee to the Pennsylvania Dental Association and a delegate to the American Dental Association. His special clinical interests include orthognathic surgery and dental implants.
Among his many hobbies, Dr. Nordone is an avid cyclist. He has ridden his bicycle to the New Jersey shore to raise money for the American Cancer Society and the MS Society every year for the last five years. He has also ridden his bicycle in Australia, Alaska, California, Texas, and much of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Andrew L. Kanter graduated in 1990 with a BS in emergency medical services administration. Dr. Kanter was certified as an EMT-paramedic in 1988 and worked in this capacity at several regional hospital-based paramedic units, including Paoli Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Delaware County Memorial Hospital. From 1990 to 1994, he attended the Temple University School of Dentistry and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicinewith honors in 1994.
Dr. Kanter received an unprecedented number of awards during dental school, including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award;the Arthur Gage Award, given to the graduating fourth-year student with the highest National Dental Board Examination Part I and II scores;the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award;the American Academy of Oral Pathology Award;the Temple University School of Dentistry Faculty Prize; andthe Quintessence Publication Research Award. He was also inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, which is the national dental honor society.
In May 1992, Dr. Kanter was sent to represent Temple University School of Dentistry at the American Dental Association national meeting, in Orlando, Florida, to present his first-place-award-winning presentation entitled Modalities of Osseous Augmentation in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. After graduation from dental school, he completed his residency specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Temple University Hospital from 1994 through 1998, where he served as chief resident from 1997 to 1998.
Dr. Kanter is associate professor of surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahneman University Hospital in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is an associate professor of pediatrics in the Department of Dentistry at St. Christophers Hospital for Children. Dr. Kanter is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. His special clinical interests include anesthesia, dental implants, facial trauma reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Kanter has three children. In his spare time, he is an accomplished outdoorsman and flyfisherman, having flyfished across North America, from the Yukon Territory and the western United States to Nova Scotia and south as far as Los Roques archipelagoin Venezuela,South America.
Dr. Jason Huffman completed his dental training at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he was academic president of the graduating class of 1999. Dr. Huffman received several awards in dental school, which included the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery dental student award for 1999. In addition, he was also awarded the National Society of Dental Practitioners Law and Ethics in dentistry award.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Huffman completed a general practice residency at West Virginia University Hospital before going into private dental practice for two years in Huntington, West Virginia. He was accepted in the oral and maxillofacial residency program at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he completed his training in 2008 as chief resident at both Hahnemann University Hospital and St. Christophers Hospital for Children. Dr. Huffman currently holds clinical privileges at both of these institutions, where he is a clinical instructor with Drexel University College of Medicine.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 78 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDavid Rush
a year ago
POAMS in general is a very efficient organization, practically speaking. They get you in and out, whether it be a consultation or a procedure. The staff is very courteous and the overall experience is positive.
Joshua Burnett
a year ago
The worst experience at any health care office/provider in my lifetime. Came in for an x-ray after being told the x-ray machines were in working condition. Arrived for said appt. and the machines were down. They still charged for me for coming into the office... The front desk was rude, unprofessional as was their doctor and nursing staff. Billing admin is a disaster and the people are rude/terrible to deal with. No communication, lots of confusion. Giovanna with billing is rude, unprofessional and does not do her job. Terrible experience working through her to sort billing concerns. Terrible. She and she alone is the reason I will never go back to a PAOMS office and will tell friends/family the same. Apparently she has no supervisor either, as I was hung up on or transferred to a voicemail after requesting to speak with a supervisor each time. Hopefully she is held accountable.
Brandy S
2 years ago
They are amazing and listened to the issue I was having n worked with me
Bernadette Jones
2 years ago
I was nervous about going to the dentist but the staff was very pleasant and professional so by fear was put at ease.
Melissa Phillips
2 years ago
I Called for an appointment for an extraction. The FIRST question I asked was did they take my insurance. I was so relieved when the young lady told me yes. That was on June 8th and the appointment wasn't until today June 24th. After I arrived and checked in they informed me that they didn't take my insurance but I could pay out of pocket. I could have paid out of pocket a long time ago. So now I'm still in pain because of their incompetence.
cliff moore
2 years ago
Dr Kern and staff has always made my experience very pleasant.
Danylo Pidkova
2 years ago
Great doctors & nurses. But their billing depatment is terrible. You can't even imagine how rude and unprofessional they are. They just refuse doing their job.
James Welsh
2 years ago
I waited an hour after they gave me forms to fill out. Also when I set up the appointment they said they would contact my dentist to send over my X-rays ( which they didn't) After an hour they called my name and asked if I checked in. I said yes I did about an hour ago and showed them the forms they gave me that I filled out online. After over an hour they said I would have to reschedule. I waited three weeks and took off time from work for this appointment. I did all that was asked from my end and they did nothing correct on their end. They might have great oral surgeons once you get passed the confusion from the front office staff but I will never know.
Kym Hale
2 years ago
It is really nice there. The was very friendly. They also did an excellent job addressing my concerns!!
Elizabeth Anderson
2 years ago
Took my son there for oral surgery they were great the way they speak and make you feel so comfortable I definitely will be returning there
Amanda Rose
2 years ago
The staff was amazing there. They were all so friendly and helpful. Kim was excellent and helped me understand what was going on and what all of my options were. I highly recommend.
Jamie Ellis
2 years ago
Very positive surgery experience but I had my teeth taken out in August and still haven't gotten their billing issues resolved. I called ahead prior to my surgery twice to make sure the front desk was clear that I was changing jobs and that only one insurance could be charged. They charged both anyway, kicking off months of debacle. I have had to call the office 8+ times, and on several of those occasions the people "helping" were rude and didn't believe me. On one occasion, my insurance provider directed me to have the office call them, and the office declined, forcing me to call my insurer and place a three-way call to force the office to hear what my insurer was instructing. I thought that call was the final step, as we ended it with clear directions to the office about what they had to do (turned out they had the wrong address for THEIR OWN office registered in my insurer's system, blocking several outbound insurance payments). The receptionist seemed bashful that it turned out to be the office's fault after she was so rude to me, so I really thought they'd fix it for me. That was weeks ago. Yet, today, I got another incorrect bill from them. I called, yet again, and was told that billing was unavailable and I could call back later so I "could at least get to leave a message." The customer service and logistics has been beyond upsetting and it negates the otherwise positive experience thanks to the professionalism and expertise of their doctors. Hopefully I can edit this review with more positive news if and when the office finally steps up to clear this.
Stephanie Money-bagz
2 years ago
I just want to genuinely leave my review after having my surgery done. From the staff to the Dr I give you guys 5 stars. I have anxiety going to dentist and the staff there made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I remember before i went under they had Destiny's Child "I'm a survivor " playing in background and I thought that was pretty dope lol. It helped me relax. I woke up from the surgery with no pain and I was surprised as hell. I hate pain, and I didn't even have any. The staff there really care and they're the best. Thank you so much because this surgery was well overdue. I'm glad it's over :) thank you Dr Wedell & staff
Cathy Rocco
2 years ago
I was treated as a very cared for New Patient at Pennsylvania Oral Surgery in Plymouth Meeting. I was referred to them by Dr. Yuling Liang of Abbella Dental Care in North Wales to have #5 tooth extracted. I was given Antibiotics prior to the Surgery and returned at 1pm for Dr. David Wendell was very nice and the procedure went quick and I heard him say I was a good patient. I would highly recommend Your practice to others.
Cyrus Patell
2 years ago
Had my wisdom teeth removed. The surgeon was nice, friendly, and very helpful with answering any questions. The rest of the staff was very hit or miss. Over the 3 appointments and multiple phone calls I either dealt with someone courteous and helpful or someone who seemed overworked and trying to ignore me so they could get back to what they were doing. Please also keep in mind this facility will not give you your teeth back. If you don't mind dealing with the staff I would recommend this location solely due to their surgeon.
Brian Halko
2 years ago
Highly recommended PAOMS - Plymouth Meeting. My appointment was a great experience, from check-in at the front desk, throughout my procedure and the escort to our car. The office staff and surgical team were all friendly, prompt and professional. All aspects of my procedure were explained in detail. My visit and procedure was truly a stress free experience!
Tyneisha Florence
2 years ago
The experience I had at this practice from the start has been an absolute NIGHTMARE ! While the surgeon seemed friendly and knowledgeable. The front desk employees are clueless and careless as can be. They ignore patients and chat amongst ...
Brian Halko
2 years ago
Highly recommended PAOMS - Plymouth Meeting. My appointment was a great experience, from check-in at the front desk, throughout my procedure and the escort to our car. The office staff and surgical team were all friendly, prompt and ...
Cyrus Patell
2 years ago
Had my wisdom teeth removed. The surgeon was nice, friendly, and very helpful with answering any questions. ...
Tyneisha Florence
2 years ago
The experience I had at this practice from the start has been an absolute NIGHTMARE ! While the surgeon seemed friendly and knowledgeable. The front desk employees are clueless and careless as can be. They ignore patients and chat amongst themselves instead of assisting. I was referred by my orthodontist to get my wisdom teeth removed here in January 2020 and I have billing issues that are STILL not resolved as we approach 2022. Before I had my procedure I asked 3 times (via phone and in person) if it was completely covered by insurance beyond the few hundred dollars I paid the day of the procedure. They assured me that it would be covered and made no mention of additional costs. Well this was not the case at all and they sent the unpaid portion of my bill to COLLECTIONS ! I had no knowledge that there was even a balance because I moved and they did not call and say I had a balance. The only reason I even noticed my bill was sent to collections was because my credit card company alerted me that my score went down over 200 points! So of course I call immediately and it took DAYS and several people for them to even figure out what I was talking about because they had me in the system under the wrong birthday. I called my insurance company and it WAS NOT submitted correctly by PA Oral! It was resubmitted and within days they paid and the balance was removed from collections. Just recently however I was sent another bill with no explanation and this nightmare continues !!! AVOID this place at all cost. The front desk and billing staff are incompetence personified!
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