Nicholas Medel D.D.S. M.D.
As the son of an Oral Surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Medel recognized his calling at an early age while working alongside his father. He was accepted to the Lyman Briggs School of Natural Sciences at Michigan State University where he pursued medical technology. He received his dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy with honors being inducted into the National Dental Honor Society Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU).
Following graduation, he then moved to Texas to earn his Medical Degree from the UT Southwestern School of Medicine. Dr. Medel completed his residency training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals in Dallas, Texas. He now remains involved in numerous professional societies and has authored multiple journal publications and textbook chapters.
While in medical school. he married the love of his life, a native Texan. He and his wife are currently expecting a baby girl. His personal interests include spending time with family, fishing and hunting in the great outdoors, playing guitar, and working out. For more information on Dr. Medel or to schedule your consultation appointment at Corsicana Oral & Facial Surgery, contact us today!
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- American Dental Association
- Texas Medical Association
- Anticipated Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society
- Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- UT Health Athens
LICENSURE
- Dental License, State of Texas
- Medical License, State of Texas
- Diplomate, American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
HONORS & AWARDS
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
- American Association of Oral Pathology Award
LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS
- Postoperative Care of the Facial Laceration. Medel, N. Panchal,N. Ellis,E. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2010 December; 3(4): 189–200
- A case of oral plasmablastic lymphoma and review of current trends in oral manifestations associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Medel, N. Hamao-Sakamoto, A. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Sep;72(9):1729-35.
- Comparing Early and Late Reconstruction of Gunshot Injuries to the Upper and Lower Face. Medel, N. Hamao-Sakamoto,A. Zuniga,J. Abstract at 96th annual AAOMS meeting 2014.
- Common Mandibular Ramus Osteotomies: Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy (SSRO) and Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy (IVRO). Nicholas A. Medel. Douglas P.Sinn. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: 3- volume set. 3rd edition.2015.
- Comparison of Orbital Reconstruction Materials. UTSouthwestern Hospital.2013.
- Otitis: diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management. UTSouthwestern Hospital 2013.
- Non-Surgical Facial Esthetics. UTSouthwestern Hospital 2014.
- A Case Report of Failed Bilateral Teflon-proplast Temporomandibular Joint Implants and Associated Intracranial Complication. Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2015.
