Welcome To Gateway Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of St. Louis
ABOUT US
We are oral and maxillofacial surgeons that diagnose and treat various conditions of the teeth, jaws, and maxillofacial region. We serve patients in various communities in Illinois and in Missouri inside and outside of the Greater St. Louis area.
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Meet the Doctors
Dr. Hiran Fernando
Dr. Hiran Fernando was born in the Bronx, New York and grew up in Belvidere, Illinois. He attended college at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He then went on to complete dental school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After dental school, he completed a one year internship/teaching fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University. He then completed a four year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Rochester in New York in 2011. After completion of his specialty training, he became Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Fernando is an accomplished concert violinist, enjoys cooking, biking, traveling and spending time with his family.
Dr. Scott Nolen
Dr. Scott Nolen is a native of Carbondale, Illinois and did his undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He graduated from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis and entered a four year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas Texas in 1985. After completion of his specialty training, he became Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Nolen also enjoys a number of sports, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Dr. John Chiapel
Originally from St. Louis, Dr. Chiapel attended De Smet Jesuit High School. He then completed his undergraduate studies at Regis University in Denver, Colorado with degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Biology. He went on to complete dental school at Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago, IL. Dr. Chiapel then completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, MO and has been in a well-respected private practice at his Wildwood, MO location since 2001. He will continue working there while working with Gateway Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of St. Louis starting in 2023.
Why Choose Us
We strive to provide the highest standard of patient care in a warm and friendly environment. Our doctors and staff focus on creating a family-like atmosphere for our patients.
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent solution for patients seeking that perfect white smile. Implants are a great choice for patients that have broken, damaged, or missing...
Oral Pathology
Expert diagnosis & management of oral & maxillofacial diseases. Trust our specialized Oral Pathology services for comprehensive care.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth will typically begin to develop around the time a person reaches adulthood. Unfortunately, if there isn't enough room for the teeth to come in properly, they become impacted underneath the gums.