Dr. Elias is a member of an elite group of surgeons trained in both Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and General Cosmetic Surgery.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

 

Dr. Elias, an accomplished surgeon, has held the position of section head of Maxillofacial Surgery at the internationally renowned Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute and served as medical staff member for the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers.  He also held a position as a staff surgeon at the Head and Neck Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, one of America's Top Hospitals.

 

Dr. Elias was born and raised in Sudan, East Africa and speaks fluent Arabic.  He completed his surgical residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland.  He holds a Fellowship in General Cosmetic Surgery accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery at Inland Cosmetic Surgery Medical Center.

 

Due to Dr. Elias' commitment to excellent patient care and education, he lectured nationally and internationally in both the field of cosmetic surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery.  He currently holds academic positions as clinical assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University, University of Khartoum in Sudan, East Africa and clinical instructor and lecturer for Harbor UCLA Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residence programs.  Dr. Elias has many publications in cosmetic, oral and maxillofacial surgery published in prestigious journals.

 

Dr. Elias is one of only two Maxillofacial Surgeons in Southern California to be elected for the prestigious Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons in 2013.

 

With background in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Dr. Elias has developed a unique understanding that encompasses a wide range of cosmetic, oral and maxillofacial surgeries. He provides routine oral surgical procedures such as wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, asociated soft tissue grafting, anesthesia and advanced dental implants.  He is an expert in facial contouring, facial rejuvenation, botox, rhinoplasty and corrective jaw surgery.  A pioneer in TMJ surgery, he developed a new technique for management of TMJ disorders using stem cells.

 

Dr. Elias is a integral part of our cosmetic and surgery team at Hillside Dentistry.

Comprehensive. Caring. Comfortable.