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About Our Oral Surgery Practice

Dr. Karas provides a wide variety of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures to patients in Walnut Creek, CA, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, full-arch restoration, and more.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide outstanding care in oral and maxillofacial surgery by putting the safety and well-being of our patients first. We foster an environment of quality, empathy, and mindfulness and provide clear and direct communication when explaining treatment options, which are always in the best interest of our patients.

Board-Certified Expertise

Dr. Nestor Karas is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who served as Assistant Director in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UCSF for 4 years. Now, Dr. Karas is focused on providing exceptional care to his patients through advanced technology and techniques. He holds both a dental and a medical degree and comes from an extensive background of hands-on experience and beneficial results.

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Reasons To Choose Our Practice

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Trusted Care.

Since 2001, Dr. Karas has been providing unmatched care to his patients with a variety of needs, ranging from restorative work to more complex procedures, with fantastic results.

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Board-Certified Surgeon.

An oral surgeon must undergo a rigorous peer evaluation process and fulfill a strict set of requirements to achieve and maintain board certification. This holds Dr. Karas to the highest standards of patient care.

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Highly Trained Team.

Our staff regularly undergoes anesthesia training and quarterly emergency drills. All surgical assistants are ACLS certified, and every member of our team is required to train in safety measures.

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We Value Your Comfort.

Dr. Karas is qualified to administer all forms of anesthesia and sedation safely, and we can administer both IV sedation and general anesthesia in our surgical suite.

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Easy Scheduling.

Our website is designed to be easily accessible, where patients can submit registration forms, get in touch with our office, and easily schedule an appointment with a friendly member of our staff.

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Continuously Learning.

After teaching at UCSF for four years, Dr. Karas continues to lecture residents and students while pursuing the knowledge of advancements and new techniques in the field.

Meet Our Team

You can expect to be treated with compassion and understanding from every member of the Muir Oral, Facial, & Dental Implant Surgery team. Our staff is required to undergo regular training in the safe administration of anesthesia and all of our surgical assistants are Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified. From our front desk staff to our surgical team, you are in skilled hands.

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Our Office in Walnut Creek, CA

At our practice, we've created a clean and friendly environment where patients can feel welcomed the moment they walk through the door. Our office can be found on the northeast side of Walnut Creek, just off of Ygnacio Valley Rd and La Casa Via. If you live in Walnut Creek, Alamo, Orinda, Danville, Lafayette, San Ramon, Pleasant Hill, Concord, or in any nearby area, we invite you to contact us to experience a higher level of oral surgery care.

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You will receive an outstanding patient experience and fantastic results with our team. Learn more about the procedures we offer or get started as a new patient.