Dr. Patrick J. Fleming's practice has grown considerably over the years. He is intensely dedicated to family, continuing education, fitness and excellence in dentistry. This dedication has helped him build a growing list of loyal patients.
Dr. Patrick Fleming and his wife Deborah have been married since 1977. They have three children; two sons, Patrick Jr.(has a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois Chicago) and his wife Liz and their children Colette and Cooper, Scott( has a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois Chicago) Scott's wife is Julie. Dr. Pat Fleming and Deb's youngest is a daughter, Claire(has a nursing degree from Saint Louis University). Deb is a Registered Dental Hygienist. Family members in the dental field in addition to Dr. Patrick Fleming and Dr. Scott Fleming included Deb's father Dr. William Stoffel Sr., her brothers; Dr. William Stoffel and Dr. Ken Stoffel, Ken's wife Jeanne, a Registered Dental Hygienist, and Dr. Fleming's sister, CaronAlso a Registered Dental Hygienist.
A lifelong Chicagoland resident, Dr. Fleming received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from the University of Illinois in 1979. Prior to Dental School he graduated with honors from St. Laurence High School and attended Loyola University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with honors . He was selected as a member of Alpha Sigma Nu , A national Jesuit Honor Society . By graduating among the top 15 of his class from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, he was awarded membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon , a national Dental Honor Society . Dr. Fleming has attended over 500 hours of continuing education classes. He has also completed the Prosthodontic Certification course for the Branemark Implant System and the Integral Implant System .
Dr Fleming participated in hooding Dr Scott Fleming as Scott graduated from UIC Dental school in May 2013. Dr Scott Fleming was accepted to the residency program at Illinois Masonic Hospital for the fall of 2013 to receive advanced dental training.
Dr. Fleming maintains active membership in the following professional organizations: American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, The Periodontal & Restorative Study Club (Past President), and The Academy of General Dentistry.
Pat and Deb Fleming have been active runners for years and both have completed marathon races. Pat has logged over 7000 running miles. He has run the Chicago Marathon 10 times, and qualified for and completed the Boston Marathon in 1991, 1992, and 1993.
Dr. Scott Fleming is excited to continue a family tradition as the newest member of the family to enter the dental profession. Dr. Fleming is a third generation dentist preceded by his Grandfather Dr. William Stoffel, his uncles Drs. Bill and Kenneth Stoffel, and of course his Father Dr. Patrick Fleming. In addition, Dr. Flemings mother Deborah, Aunts Caron Tierney and Jean Stoffel are registered dental hygienists.
Dr. Fleming graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI with a major in Biomedical Sciences. He was highly involved in campus life including the Pre-dental club and Tournament Waterski Team. Dr. Fleming is a 2013 graduate form the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry with high Honors. He was the recipient of the Howard Kubacki Clinical Excellence Award for his dedication to exceptional patient care. During his tenure at UIC, Dr. Fleming was a team leader for the Goldies place dental clinic supervising fellow students delivering free dental care for homeless patients for which he received the Chancellors Student Service Award. In June of 2014, Dr. Fleming completed a one year residency program in general dentistry at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago with a focus on the treatment of patients with special needs, moderate and conscious sedation and some minor surgical procedures as well as advanced restorative techniques. As an active member of the American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry Dr. Fleming has already taken extensive continuing education with a focus in sedation dentistry, dental implantology and Invisalign orthodontic solutions.
In his free time Dr. Fleming is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, mountain biking and waterskiing. When the weather isnt cooperating Dr. Fleming plays ice hockey and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
I have been going to Dr Fleming since my first dental visit. The entire staff has been wonderful to me. I have seen every hygienist multiple times as well as the Dr. himself.I would recommend this office to families with individuals of all ages. Alex S.