Dr. Andrew Salama, DDS, Lake Success, NY

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.60

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Andrew Salama

Andrew Salama, DDS, MD, is the chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell. He specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Salama's path toward his specialty actually began in the waiting room of his oral and maxillofacial surgeon, when he was preparing to get his wisdom teeth removed as a college student. Amid the usual magazines were medical journals describing surgeries related to oral and maxillofacial surgery. "I thought it was fascinating, and that led to dental school," he recalls. "On my very first day there, one of the oral and maxillofacial faculty presented a lecture on head and neck cancer, and I remember thinking, 'I want to do that.' It seemed like a dynamic specialty with evidence-based practice, and also one that offered the opportunity to build strong and longitudinal doctor-patient relationships." After graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1999, Dr. Salama attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. He did his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and then completed a two-year fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery. He remained on faculty for four years before moving to Boston as the director of maxillofacial oncology at Boston University Medical Center. After 11 years in Boston, he joined Northwell in July 2021 with the aim of blending his leadership skills with patient care. "Surgeons only spend about 15 to 20% of their time actually performing surgery, which means it's crucial to find activity that makes the other 80% of time meaningful," Dr. Salama explains. "People simply like working at Northwell; it's a happy place that provides high-quality health care. I came here because it's a supportive environment that is dedicated to positive patient outcomes." Dr. Salama accepts most major Medical and Dental Insurances.

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Popular visit reasons

CT Scan - Teeth (Dental Scan)

Dental Consultation

Dental Implants

Dental Surgery

Jaw Surgery

Oral Surgery Consultation

Tooth Extraction

Wisdom Tooth Problem

CT Scan - Teeth (Dental Scan)

Dental Consultation

Dental Implants

Dental Surgery

Office location

Northwell Health Dentistry - Central

1999 Marcus Ave, Ste M1, Lake Success, NY 11042

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Education and background

Practice names

Northwell Health Dentistry - Central

Hospital affiliations

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
South Shore University Hospital

Education and training

Dental School - University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Maryland Medical System, Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Maryland Medical System, Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1386788479

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

4.60

Bedside manner

5.00

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5 reviews

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Very happy with the Dr. he was easy to communicate with

December 12, 2025Kathleen W.Verified patient

Great doctor

October 3, 2025Frank A.Verified patient

January 30, 2026Natacha D.Verified patient

December 13, 2025Babrak C.Verified patient

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Which hospital is Dr. Andrew Salama affiliated with?

Dr. Andrew Salama is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, and South Shore University Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Andrew Salama work with?

Dr. Andrew Salama works with Northwell Health Dentistry - Central.

Where is Dr. Andrew Salama's office located?

Dr. Andrew Salama's office is located at 1999 Marcus Ave, Lake Success, NY 11042.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Andrew Salama?

Dr. Andrew Salama frequently sees patients for Dental Consultation, Dental Implants, Oral Surgery Consultation, Tooth Extraction, and Wisdom Tooth Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Andrew Salama on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Andrew Salama speak?

Dr. Andrew Salama speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Andrew Salama in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Andrew Salama. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.