Mountain View Oral Surgery
105 South Drive, Ste 130
Mountain View, CA 94040
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(650)938-7703
Fax (650)938-7705
Sumit Nijhawan DDS, MD, FACS
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Dr. Nijhawan was raised in Central California. He maintained a strong academic record through high school, and graudated Summa Cum Laude (at the top of his class) in college, where he majored in Biology and Physiology. Dr. Nijhawan completed his dental education at UCLA, where he again demonstrated commitement to his academics and started developing his passion for Oral Surgery.
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During his time in dental school, Dr. Nijhawan performed several Oral and Maxillofacial Externships throughout the country. After completion of his dental education, Dr. Nijhawan completed his medical school and surgical residency at Case Western Reserve University, and University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio. During his rigerous training, Dr. Nijhawan completed rotations in Anesthesia, Trauma, General Surgery, ENT, Plastic Surgery, and of course, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He performed a variety of procedures, including orthognathic surgery, trauma surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, resections for pathology, reconstructive surgery, and TMJ surgery. Dr. Nijhawan received his MD in 2013, and graduated from Case Western in 2015. Dr. Nijhawan was also published as a co-author in a major text during this time.
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Dr. Nijhawan has been in the Bay Area since 2015. He first associated in a practice, which he helped build and develop. Dr. Nijhawan remained dedicated to didactics and the community. He completed his Board Certification in 2018, and was a part of the team at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, CA that helped manage trauma patients. In 2019, Dr. Nijhawan received designation as Fellow of American College of Surgery.
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Education and Training:
2002-2006: Fresno City College, CSU Fresno
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Bachelors Degree, Biology and Anatomy
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Deans List 2002,2003,2004 at Fresno City College
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude with commendment from President of CSU Fresno
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Deans List, College of Science and Mathematics 2004,2005,2006 at CSU Fresno
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Official commendation from State of CA Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante
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Nomination for Smittcamp Family Honors College at CSU Fresno
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2006-2010: UCLA School of Dentistry
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Regents Scholarship
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Deans Scholarship
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DDS Conferred in 2010
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2010-2015: University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University
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2010 Completion of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Intern Year
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MD Conferred in 2013 from CWRU School of Medicine
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2014 Completion of General Surgery Internship
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2015 Completion of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program
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Board Certification and Additional Certifications:
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Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2018
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ACLS, BLS, PALS Certified
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Licenses:
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MD, State of CA-Active and in good standing
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DDS, State of CA-Active and in good standing
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GA Permit, State of CA-Active and in good standing
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Fellowships and Memberships:
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Fellow, American College of Surgery: October 2019
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Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Fellow, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Memberships past/present: AAOMS, AMA, ADA, CDA
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Publications:
Single-use vs. Multi-use Implants-Is There a Benefit?
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Presented at 2013 AAOMS national meeting
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Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, May 2014, Volume 117, Issue 5, Page e332
Comparison of Two Methods of Predicting Maxillofacial Volumetric Bony Defects: CBCT Used As A Valuable Preoperative Tool
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Presented at 2014 AAOMS national meeting
Facial Implants in Cosmetic Surgery, Chapter 26
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Co-writer of chapter for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Textbook Published 2017
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Edition, Ray Fonseca, April 2017
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Comparative Assessment of 3D Reconstruction Technique and Cavalieri's Principle in Predicting the Mandibular Bone Defect Volumes
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Eur Oral Res, 2018; 52: 105-110
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Affiliations/Hospital Staff Privileges:​
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El Camino Hospital, Mountain View
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Dental Board of California, Anesthesia Site Evaluator
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Arjun Kulandaivelu, DDS
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Dr. Arjun Kulandaivelu is a proud native of Mountain View, California, and an alumnus of the local LASD elementary and intermediate schools as well as Mountain View High School. He went on to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. It was during this time that he discovered his passion for oral and maxillofacial surgery, committing himself to the field.
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Following dental school, Dr. Kulandaivelu completed a highly regarded surgical internship at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, where he trained with the departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery. He then completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Christiana Care Health System and Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. His training encompassed the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including inpatient and outpatient anesthesia, third molar removal, pre-prosthetic dentoalveolar procedures, complex single and full-arch dental implant placement, facial trauma, TMJ disorders, benign and malignant pathology, reconstructive and microvascular surgery, cosmetic procedures and injectables, and corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery.
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He holds active licenses in dentistry and a general anesthesia permit in the state of California and is certified in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS. Dr. Kulandaivelu is also an active member of local, regional, and national professional organizations; holding various leadership roles in the past and giving lectures.
After living and training across the country, Dr. Kulandaivelu is most excited to return to the Bay Area and begin serving the community he grew up in and holds dear. His primary focus is on patient comfort and education – enabling them to advocate for themselves and make their own decisions about clinical care. He prioritizes patient safety above anything else with personalized attention and care to each patient.
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Outside of the office, Dr. Kulandaivelu enjoys spending time with his wife, exploring new travel destinations, hiking, discovering new food gems, as well as playing, and watching sports of all kinds – especially his beloved Golden State Warriors and Michigan Wolverines!