Dr. Charles Graper, MD, DDS - Gainesville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Charles Graper is committed to providing excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and stands out as a leading surgeon in Gainesville. Dr. Charles Graper believes strongly in education to prevent oral and medical health problems before they occur, and makes sure to keep patients fully informed about their health. Read more about Gainesville oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Charles Graper below.
Charles Graper, MD, DDS, FACS
Training
Before entering the private practice of aesthetic maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Graper completed more than nine years of full-time training including sixty months of concentrated study of the facial area. The credentialling of board diplomate means that the surgeon has passed the national standardized examination and has been issued a certificate of competency by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
» Dr. Graper's CV
Professional Education
D.D.S. from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia
M.D. from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Residency Education
University of Pennsylvania, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Orlando Regional Medical Center, General Surgery.
Experience
Over 25 years.
Board Certification
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
American Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Diplomate of American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Licensing
Licensed by the State Boards of Medicine and Dentistry in Florida and Georgia.
Hospital Affiliations
Lake City Medical Center
Lake Shore Hospital
National, and International Reputation and Recognition
President, Florida Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; Former Trustee, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery; Former Chairman of Examination Committee, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery; American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award; Editorial Staff of the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma and the Journal of Aesthetic Dermatology & Cosmetic Dermatology; multiple lectures including presentations in Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Louisiana, Canada, Illinois, Texas, California, Missouri, and Mexico (list of presentations is available upon request).
Publications
American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Vol. 8, No. 4, 1991. "Cosmetic Considerations of Maxillofacial Dysmorphism."; Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vol. 53, No. 11, 1995. "Discussion of Article on A Lateral Cephalometric Analysis of the Adult Nose."; The Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma, Vol. 2, No. 1. "The Traumatic Saddle Nose Deformity: Etiology and Treatment."; American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Vol. 12, No. 2, 1995. "Commentary on Article on Combined Orthognathic Surgery with Facial Cosmetic Procedures."; American Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons Knowledge Update. "Local Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction."; Clinics for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mosby, 1997. "Access and Anatomy of Mandible Fractures."
Volunteer Programs
Children of the Americas Surgical team
We Care Program of Alachua County
