Meet Dr. Shahe Dishakjian

Dr. Shahe Dishakjian (aka “Dr. D”) is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon serving patients in Encino, the San Fernando Valley and the San Joaquin Valley . Known to many of his patients as Dr. D, he provides a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgical care following extensive hospital-based training in Washington, D.C.

Education and Dental Training

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Dishakjian completed his undergraduate education at UCLA, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in recognition of his academic achievement.

He continued his education at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

After dental school, Dr. Dishakjian moved to Washington, D.C., to complete a four-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center serves as a major hospital and Level I trauma center in the nation’s capital. Dr. Dishakjian’s hospital-based residency provided comprehensive training in the evaluation and surgical treatment of conditions involving the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures.

Affiliated Surgical Training

During his residency, Dr. Dishakjian gained additional experience through institutional affiliations with:

• Georgetown University
• National Institutes of Health
• Children’s National Hospital

These affiliated training experiences contributed to his preparation to practice the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Areas of Oral Surgery Care

Dr. Dishakjian evaluates and treats conditions affecting the teeth, mouth, jaws, and facial structures. His scope of care includes:

• Dental implant surgery
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Bone grafting and jawbone reconstruction
• Corrective jaw surgery
• Oral pathology
• Treatment of facial trauma and injuries
• Anesthesia for appropriate office-based procedures

Patients can learn more about the practice’s complete range of care on the oral surgery procedures page.

Outside the Office

Outside of oral surgery, Dr. D is an avid movie enthusiast who enjoys visiting local independent theaters. He also enjoys hiking in the mountains, biking along the beach, and spending time with family and friends in the San Fernando Valley.