Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum, DDS, GA | Oral Surgeon

About Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum

Dr. Egolum is a skilled and dedicated highly rated Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Johns Creek. With a philosophy that compassion is the most important element of treatment, Dr. Egolum believes in never treating strangers and makes every effort to know his patients on a personal level. He completed his dental training at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington DC. In his final years he served in various leadership positions in student government as Student Council Vice President as well as class treasurer. He displayed tremendous dedication and determination, completing his dental school requirements and national dental board examination an entire semester early. Dr. Egolum graduated at the top of his dental class, earning him an induction in the most prestigious dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon as well as acceptance directly into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at Howard University Hospital. During his rigorous 4 year training, Dr. Egolum received a full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery experience along with countless hours of training in Internal Medicine, General Surgery/Trauma, Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia. Dr. Egolum received extensive anesthesia experience, the bulk of which was at Howard University Hospital, Veterans Hospital of DC and Children’s National Medical Center where he worked with sick children from neonates up to adolescence. He enjoys all disciplines of Oral Surgery but has a special interest in Dentoalveolar, Implant surgery, Facial Trauma and Orthognathic (jaw reconstructive) Surgery. Dr. Egolum is currently on staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Dr. Egolum also trained directly with world renowned and published Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Posnick at Georgetown Hospital with whom he published extensive research on the Long-term Outcomes of Orthognathic Surgery in patients with dentofacial deformities.

Popular visit reasons

Botox Treatment

Dental Consultation

Dental Implant(s)

New Patient Dental Exam (Adult)

Oral Surgery Consultation

Root Canal

Tooth Extraction

Wisdom Tooth Problem

Botox Treatment

Dental Consultation

Dental Implant(s)

New Patient Dental Exam (Adult)

Office location

Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum, DDS also offers online video visits for patients

Creekside Oral Surgery and Dental Implants

10700 Medlock Bridge Rd, Ste 204, Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Education and background

Practice names

Creekside Oral Surgery and Dental Implants

Hospital affiliations

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Education and training

Dental School - Howard University, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Howard University Hospital, Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Professional memberships

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1992142806

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Which hospital is Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum affiliated with?

Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum is affiliated with Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum work with?

Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum works with Creekside Oral Surgery and Dental Implants.

Where is Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum's office located?

Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum has 2 office locations in Johns Creek, view full addresses on Dr. Egolum's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum?

Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum frequently sees patients for Dental Consultation, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), Root Canal, Tooth Extraction, and Wisdom Tooth Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nkemakonam Egolum on their profile.