Dr. Garrick Alex is a 3rd generation dentist who was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He received his M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and his D.D.S. from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Alex completed his six years of specialty training in full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. During his six year residency, he completed a full year of general surgery training with rotations in plastic, thoracic, otolaryngology, laparoscopic, and pediatric surgery as well as rotations in the surgical ICU. Additionally he received five months of extensive anesthesia training with the New York Presbyterian Hospital Anesthesiology Department. In his final year of residency he served as Chief Resident of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. During this time he was the recipient of the Osteoscience Foundation Observership award which granted him individual training with one of world’s leading implant specialists. He also participated in cleft missions through Smile Train and Healing the Children in Colombia. As well a dental mission trip to the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Dr. Alex enjoys all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery which include guided bone regeneration, dental implant surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, pathology, management of TMJ dysfunction, sleep apnea, facial Botox, and wisdom tooth removal. He is an associate clinical professor at Columbia University and an attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He also serves the local community as an attending at Greenwich Hospital, where he takes trauma call for the Emergency Department.
Training at New York City’s top Adult and Children’s hospitals has given Dr. Alex a unique background in treating a diverse patient population, and extensive exposure in the management of patients with complex medical and surgical issues. He believes in a patient centered model where listening and communication are important to achieving each patient’s specific goals. He is dedicated to providing his patients high-quality and compassionate care in a comfortable and professional setting.
In his free time Dr. Alex enjoys lecturing, teaching, running, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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Excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery requires more than surgical skill. We invest in the latest diagnostic and surgical technology while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Every member of our team contributes to an experience focused on your comfort and successful outcomes.
We use state-of-the-art surgical technology and 3D imaging systems for precise diagnosis and optimal surgical planning. These tools allow us to provide accurate treatment and minimize recovery time.
Our surgeons completed rigorous residency training through competitive programs. Their ongoing commitment to continuing education keeps our practice at the forefront of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Your treatment experience extends beyond the operating room. We coordinate every aspect of your journey, from initial evaluation through follow-up appointments, ensuring seamless care and support when you need it most.
At our oral surgery medical practice, we pride ourselves on being doctor-owned and doctor-operated. Our mission is to cultivate a concierge-like experience, focusing on personalized and high-quality patient care. We strive to integrate expert surgical proficiency with a genuine commitment to individualized attention, ensuring each patient feels valued and at ease throughout their oral healthcare journey. Our dedication to excellence, driven by the hands-on involvement of our doctors, sets us apart in delivering top-tier oral health solutions with compassion, skill, and a touch of personalized care.
We’re proud to serve patients throughout the tri-state area with multiple convenient locations across Connecticut and New York. Our flagship practice in Greenwich, Connecticut, features brand-new, state-of-the-art surgical suites designed to provide the highest level of care in a modern, comfortable setting. We also maintain offices in Darien, Connecticut, Westport, Connecticut and Purchase, New York, ensuring accessible, premium oral and maxillofacial surgery services for patients throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Whether you’re coming from Old Greenwich, Riverside, Stamford, New Canaan, or the surrounding communities, our Board Certified oral surgeons are ready to provide the advanced surgical care you deserve close to home.
