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Dr. A. Omar Abubaker is a highly experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon affiliated with VCU Health in Richmond, VA. He serves as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the VCU School of Dentistry and is dedicated to both patient care and medical education, particularly focusing on safe opioid prescribing practices.

Quick Info

Address

401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23219

Phone

(804) 628-6637

Website

https://www.vcuhealth.org/find-a-provider/find-a-provider/a.%20omar-abubaker

Detailed Introduction

Dr. A. Omar Abubaker is a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon associated with VCU Health, a leading academic medical center in Richmond, Virginia. He holds the position of Professor and S. Elmer Bear Chair in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, and also serves as Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the VCU School of Medicine. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Department of Dentistry at MCV Hospital. Dr. Abubaker earned his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency training and a fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Dental Anesthesiology. He has been a faculty member at VCU School of Dentistry and VCU Medical Center since 1991, maintaining an active private practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Beyond his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Abubaker is deeply committed to teaching dental students and oral and maxillofacial surgery residents. He has authored two oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks, over 100 chapters, and more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles. In recent years, he has dedicated significant effort to education and research in addiction and opioid epidemic and pain management, having earned a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies. This focus stems from a personal tragedy, losing his son to an opioid overdose. He actively lectures on the dangers of narcotics and advocates for safe prescribing practices for healthcare providers, establishing the Adam Abubaker Memorial Lectureship in the VCU School of Medicine to further this mission. His specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, face, head, and neck, including dentofacial anomalies, mandibular hypoplasia, facial reconstruction, and abscess/cyst drainage.

Patient Reviews

4.3 out of 5
Rachel Low

Rachel Low

Although he may be a magnificent physician. His office could really use improvement with their communication or the lack there of.

October 29, 2019

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Dr A is amazing. He is very amazing at his job and knowledgable of his field. We see him very frequent and he is so nice. Can't go wrong with him as your surgeon

September 20, 2018

steve selby

steve selby

Dr. A took out my wisdom teeth all 4 on Tuesday and went back to work Wednesday with no pain or swelling! Ate chicken tenders with hot sauce for dinner that night. Took 1,000mg of tylenol an hour before the procedure and 2 Aleve 3 hours after.

I repeated it 12 hours apart as a precautionary measure. Nothing since and still no pain or swelling 2 days after. Thanks for the easiest 30 minute procedure I have ever had! For those out there needing them pulled later in life as I did, he did a great job!

February 3, 2022

Lauren Larsen

Lauren Larsen

If I could give Dr. Abubaker (and Cecilia) 10 stars, I would. He removed both of my kids wisdom teeth on the same day and our experience from start to finish was wonderful. Dr. Abubaker was kind, compassionate, understanding, and did a great job with both kids.

We had several questions after the procedures, and he and Cecilia were both very accessible. Although the office isn't the most convenient, Dr. Abubaker made it all worthwhile.

July 28, 2021

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VCU Health

401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23219

Contact Information

Address

401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23219

Phone

(804) 628-6637

Website

https://www.vcuhealth.org/find-a-provider/find-a-provider/a.%20omar-abubaker

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